Orchard Elementary

616 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Orchard Elementary School, located at 1600 Gala Way in Richland, Washington, is a core part of the Richland School District. Serving students in the suburban community of North Richland, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while emphasizing character development and community involvement for students in grades K-5.

The school is known for its active parent-teacher association and a collaborative culture that encourages families to be involved in the educational process. Orchard Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded experience by balancing rigorous state-aligned curriculum with extracurricular opportunities that cater to diverse student interests. Situated in a quiet, residential area, the school remains a focal point for the local community, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into the middle school level within the district.

616

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	88
Black	12
Asian	67
Two or More	36
Pacific Islander	3

White
410 (66.6 %)
Hispanic
88 (14.3 %)
Asian
67 (10.9 %)
Two or More
36 (5.8 %)
Black
12 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Richland School District
Phone:	(509)967-6175
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 115