Ashford Elementary School
- Ashford Elementary School serves 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Ashford Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ashford Elementary School's student population of 751 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 751 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ashford Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ashford Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #392 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 22% | 33% |
| White | 71% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ashford Elementary School is Houston Co Area Vocational Center (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ashford High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Webb Elementary School (6.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ashford Houston Co Area Vocational Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
662 West Main
Ashford, AL 36312
(334)899-3308 0.2 9-12 n/a - Ashford Ashford High School Grades: 7-12 | 700 students
0.4 miles
607 Church St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334)899-5411 0.4 7-12 700 - Webb Webb Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 470 students
6.0 miles
178 Depot St
Webb, AL 36376
(334)792-5744 6.0 K-6 470 - Dothan Hidden Lake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 576 students
6.9 miles
1475 Prevatt Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334)794-1491 6.9 K-5 576 - Dothan Beverlye Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 451 students
7.5 miles
1025 S Beverlye Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334)794-1432 7.5 6-8 451
School Reviews
| 5 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 - Posted by Parent - bould |
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