Park Orchard Elementary School

454 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Park Orchard Elementary School, located in Moses Lake, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Moses Lake School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic development and the social-emotional growth of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills in literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community among its student body, staff, and local families.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Park Orchard Elementary places a strong emphasis on inclusive practices and student engagement. The school leverages the diverse community of Moses Lake to create an environment where students are encouraged to participate in collaborative learning opportunities. Through a combination of dedicated instruction, extracurricular support, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming campus on N Paxson Drive, the school strives to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their academic potential.

454

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Orchard Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	228
Black	5
Asian	8
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
228 (50.2%)
White
201 (44.3%)
Two or More
11 (2.4%)
Asian
8 (1.8%)
Black
5 (1.1%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Moses Lake School District
Phone:	(509)766-2699
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 71

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Park Orchard Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	74
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Park Orchard Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	49.3%
Male	230	50.7%

Elementary School K - 5th