Orchard Park Elementary

474 Third Baxter Street
Fort Mill, SC 29708

555 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Orchard Park Elementary School is a public school located in the growing suburban community of Fort Mill, South Carolina. Serving students in the Fort Mill School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The faculty emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating traditional core curriculum with opportunities for social-emotional growth, technology integration, and community engagement.

The school benefits from its location in Fort Mill, an area characterized by strong parental involvement and a high value placed on public education. As part of a district that consistently ranks among the top in the state, Orchard Park Elementary focuses on preparing its young learners for the transition to middle school through collaborative teaching practices and a variety of extracurricular programs. The school serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, maintaining a reputation for being a nurturing space that encourages both individual achievement and school spirit.

555

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	429
Hispanic	53
Black	29
Asian	10
Two or More	33
Pacific Islander	1

White
429 (77.3%)
Hispanic
53 (9.5%)
Two or More
33 (5.9%)
Black
29 (5.2%)
Asian
10 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	York 04
Phone:	(803)548-8170
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 67

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 115