ORCHARD PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Orchard Prairie Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Orchard Prairie School District school district, located in Spokane, WA with about 75 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 7th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 6 teachers, Orchard Prairie Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Orchard Prairie Elementary is a small, rural-style public school located in the Orchard Prairie area of Spokane, Washington. As part of the Mead School District, the school is known for its tight-knit community atmosphere and its historic setting, which provides a unique, quiet learning environment distinct from the larger suburban campuses in the region. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while leveraging its smaller class sizes to foster closer relationships between students, teachers, and families.

Because of its unique location and size, Orchard Prairie is often characterized by a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. It serves a specific geographic area and is frequently noted for its traditional, personalized approach to elementary education. Families who choose the school often value the blend of the Mead District's rigorous curriculum with the intimate, supportive, and focused setting that a smaller, neighborhood-based school provides.

For more information, contact Orchard Prairie Elementary at (509) 467-9517 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.