Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ashdown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashdown Elementary School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
587 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashdown Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashdown Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#504 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
25%
20%
White
65%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashdown Elementary School's ranking?
Ashdown Elementary School is ranked #504 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Ashdown Elementary School?
587 students attend Ashdown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ashdown Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashdown Elementary School?
Ashdown Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashdown Elementary School offer ?
Ashdown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ashdown Elementary School part of?
Ashdown Elementary School is part of Ashdown School District.
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