Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ash Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Ash Grove Elementary covers the entire school district in Ash Grove, MO, encompassing approximately 119.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 6.5 miles and the furthest edge located 10.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ash Grove Elementary School's student population of 275 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Our students are our legacy, their future is our focus.
School Rankings
Ash Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ash Grove Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1159 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
96%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ash Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Ash Grove Elementary School is ranked #1159 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ash Grove Elementary School?
275 students attend Ash Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ash Grove Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ash Grove Elementary School?
Ash Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ash Grove Elementary School offer ?
Ash Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ash Grove Elementary School part of?
Ash Grove Elementary School is part of ASH Grove R-IV School District.
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