Ash Fork Elementary School

46999 N. Fifth Street
Ash Fork, AZ 86320
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Ash Fork High School is a high school in Ash Fork, Arizona, USA. It is the only high school under the jurisdiction of the Ash Fork Joint Unified School District, which also includes an elementary school and middle school.
Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ash Fork Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ash Fork Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Ash Fork Elementary School's student population of 118 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
118 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

Ash Fork Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ash Fork Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#572 out of 1921 schools
(Top 30%)
60-69%
34%
30-34%
40%
≤20%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
51%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
47%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ash Fork Elementary School's ranking?
Ash Fork Elementary School is ranked #572 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ash Fork Elementary School?
118 students attend Ash Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ash Fork Elementary School students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ash Fork Elementary School?
Ash Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ash Fork Elementary School offer ?
Ash Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ash Fork Elementary School part of?
Ash Fork Elementary School is part of ASH Fork Joint Unified District (4471) School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 118 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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