Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ashford Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ashford Elementary School's student population of 590 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashford Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashford Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
23%
32%
White
69%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashford Elementary School's ranking?
Ashford Elementary School is ranked #435 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ashford Elementary School often compared to?
Ashford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webb Elementary School, Cottonwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Ashford Elementary School?
590 students attend Ashford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ashford Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashford Elementary School?
Ashford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Ashford Elementary School offer ?
Ashford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ashford Elementary School part of?
Ashford Elementary School is part of Houston County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/15/2012
This is my childrens first year at ashford elem.. and ashford high.. i have 4 children, and they are so happy with there school..and thats hard to find these days, we are very blest to have moved into these school district...i reccomend this school (elementary) to anyone with small children... i havent met one person there that doesnt love there joglll
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