What grades does ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. serve?

ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the JACKSON area.

Where is ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. located?

ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. is a urban school in JACKSON, MO.

What is the student-teacher ratio at ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM.?

The student-teacher ratio at ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. is 13.4:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in JACKSON, MO?

Schools in JACKSON include ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the JACKSON area.

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ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|JACKSON, Missouri|JACKSON R-II

JACKSON, MO 63755

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

No School for Students (PD Day for Teachers)Staff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Oct

Thu

Parent / Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

Parent / Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

No School - Parent / Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

No School for Students (PD Day for Teachers)Staff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Nov

Mon

No School - Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

K–4

Enrollment

375

Student:Teacher

13.4:1

Locale

Suburban

District

JACKSON R-II

Econ. Disadvantaged

54.4%

Phone

(573)243-9555

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40-44%

Math Proficiency

35-39%

Chronic Absenteeism

5.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

16 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1

Worse than average in MO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

409

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

24.15

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.40000001

Social Workers

0.5

Nurses

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,205

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$5,476

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,917

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 33%Local 56%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$224,800

+3.8% 1yr+30.8% 5yr

Cape Girardeau, MO metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

23.8%

Below 150% poverty line

3.3%

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Uninsured residents

8.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

797

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

702

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

199 (28%)

Specific Learning Disability

175 (25%)

Autism

117 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

103 (15%)

Intellectual Disability

60 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

27 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

404

Current enrollment

Stable(+7% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

No School for Students (PD Day for Teachers)

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Staff Day

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Parent / Teacher Conferences

Staff Day

Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Parent / Teacher Conferences

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in JACKSON R-II. ORCHARD DRIVE ELEM. follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	No School for Students (PD Day for Teachers)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Parent / Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Parent / Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	No School - Parent / Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	No School for Students (PD Day for Teachers)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No School - Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School for Students (MLK Day)District-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School (President's Day)District-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	No School for Students (PD Day for Teachers)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Parent / Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Parent / Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School (Spring Break)District-wide	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School - Parent / Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	No School - Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher Appreciation WeekDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Teacher Work DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—