Ashburton Elementary School

6314 Lone Oak Dr
Bethesda, MD 20817
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 834 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ashburton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 834 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ashburton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Ashburton Elementary School's student population of 834 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
834 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Ashburton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashburton Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#235 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Ashburton Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ashburton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ashburton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Ashburton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Ashburton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
16%
33%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Ashburton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
38%
34%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Ashburton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Ashburton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ashburton Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.76
This chart display the diversity score of Ashburton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ashburton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ashburton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ashburton Elementary School's ranking?
Ashburton Elementary School is ranked #235 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Ashburton Elementary School often compared to?
Ashburton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyngate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Ashburton Elementary School?
834 students attend Ashburton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Ashburton Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashburton Elementary School?
Ashburton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ashburton Elementary School offer ?
Ashburton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashburton Elementary School part of?
Ashburton Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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5   12/6/2011
i am so happy at ash burton
- Posted by Student/Alumni - marii

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 834 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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