Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ashland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashland Elementary School serves the northern part of Ashland, MS, covering an area of approximately 301.1 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest boundary reaching up to 14.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashland Elementary School's student population of 262 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ashland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#528 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
31%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland Elementary School's ranking?
Ashland Elementary School is ranked #528 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Ashland Elementary School often compared to?
Ashland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Flat Att Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Ashland Elementary School?
262 students attend Ashland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ashland Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are White, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashland Elementary School?
Ashland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ashland Elementary School offer ?
Ashland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashland Elementary School part of?
Ashland Elementary School is part of Benton County School District.
School Reviews
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