Orchard Park Elementary

600 Toccoa Highway
Westminster, SC 29693

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Orchard Park Elementary School is a public school located in Westminster, South Carolina, serving students in Oconee County. As part of the School District of Oconee County, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grade levels, focusing on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, Orchard Park Elementary is known for its sense of community and dedication to student engagement. The school actively encourages parent and community involvement through various programs and events, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests. By maintaining a focus on safety, character education, and the use of modern instructional practices, Orchard Park strives to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

360

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orchard Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	21
Black	17
Asian	1
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
314 (87.2%)
Hispanic
21 (5.8%)
Black
17 (4.7%)
Two or More
6 (1.7%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Oconee 01
Phone:	(864)886-4515
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 42

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 56