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 124 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 41:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30% in AZ
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Ash Fork Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Ash Fork, AZ, covering approximately 375.2 square miles, with typical driving times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.2 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest boundary of the zone extends up to 18.2 miles from the school.
  • 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 124 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
Average Class Size
15 students
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'

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
41:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
53%
49%
Black
n/a
6%
White
45%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
55%
0.52
(22-23)
0.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing

Sports

Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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?
124 students attend Ash Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Ash Fork Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% 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 41:1, 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).

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 124 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 41:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : Ash Fork Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Ash Fork, AZ, covering approximately 375.2 square miles, with typical driving times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.2 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest boundary of the zone extends up to 18.2 miles from the school.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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