Ashford Elementary School
- Ashford Elementary School serves 658 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- 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.
- Ashford Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) 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%.
School Overview
- Ashford Elementary School's student population of 658 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 658 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ashford Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ashford Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #475 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| 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% | 8% |
| Black | 24% | 33% |
| White | 71% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ashford Elementary School is Houston County Area Vocational Center (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ashford High School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dothan Houston County Area Vocational Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.2 miles
662 West Main
Dothan, AL 36301
(334)899-3308 0.2 9-12 n/a - Ashford Ashford High School Grades: 6-12 | 767 students
0.4 miles
607 Church St
Ashford, AL 36312
(334)899-5411 0.4 6-12 767 - Webb Webb Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 437 students
6.0 miles
178 Depot St
Webb, AL 36376
(334)792-5744 6.0 PK-6 437 - Dothan Hidden Lake Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 549 students
6.9 miles
1475 Prevatt Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334)794-1491 6.9 K-5 549 - Dothan Beverlye Magnet School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 447 students
7.5 miles
1025 S Beverlye Rd
Dothan, AL 36301
(334)794-1432 7.5 6-8 447
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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