Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ashland City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashland City Elementary School's student population of 418 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Home of the Wildcats
School Rankings
Ashland City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland City Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
3%
21%
White
78%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland City Elementary School's ranking?
Ashland City Elementary School is ranked #797 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Ashland City Elementary School often compared to?
Ashland City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingston Springs Elementary School, Pleasant View Elementary School, West Cheatham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Ashland City Elementary School?
418 students attend Ashland City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ashland City Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashland City Elementary School?
Ashland City Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ashland City Elementary School offer ?
Ashland City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashland City Elementary School part of?
Ashland City Elementary School is part of Cheatham County School District.
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