ORCHARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

257 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Orchards Elementary School, located at 3429 12th Street in Lewiston, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Lewiston Independent School District. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills for students in their formative years. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while providing students with a well-rounded foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic offerings, Orchards Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local Lewiston community. The school places a high priority on creating a welcoming atmosphere where parental involvement is encouraged and collaboration between teachers, staff, and families is a key component of the student experience. By focusing on both the intellectual and emotional well-being of its students, Orchards Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school and a lifetime of continued education.

257

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ORCHARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
222 (86.4%)
Two or More
17 (6.6%)
Hispanic
14 (5.4%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)748-3700
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 45

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 42