Ashford Elementary School
Tel:
(281)368-2120
- Ashford Elementary School serves 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Ashford Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ashford Elementary School's student population of 665 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 665 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ashford Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ashford Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #5581 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 78% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 72% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
 | ||
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 52% |
| Black | 40% | 13% |
| White | 14% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | HOUSTON ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ashford Elementary School is Stratford High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Spring Forest Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shadowbriar Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Shadowbriar Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 601 students
0.7 miles
2650 Shadowbriar Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281)368-2160 0.7 PK-5 601 - Houston Ray Daily Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 739 students
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12909 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77077
(281)368-2111 1.1 PK-5 739 - Houston Outley Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 1188 students
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12355 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77082
(281)584-0655 1.2 PK-4 1188 - Houston Askew Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 930 students
1.3 miles
11200 Wood Lodge Dr
Houston, TX 77077
(281)368-2100 1.3 PK-5 930 - Houston Budewig Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 1217 students
1.3 miles
12570 Richmond
Houston, TX 77082
(281)988-3200 1.3 5-6 1217
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