Ashland Elementary School
Ashland Elementary School serves 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ashland Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Ashland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ashland Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 314 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Rankings
Ashland Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ashland Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #232 out of 1263 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 46% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 21% | 10% |
| White | 67% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fayette County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Ashland Elementary School is Homebound Secondary (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Able (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Able Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 20 students10
0.3 miles
701 E. Main St.
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4000 0.3 K-5 20 - Lexington Fayette Pre-school Grades: PK | 22 students
0.3 miles
701 E Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 222-3333 0.3 PK 22 - Lexington Homebound Elementary School Grades: PK-5
0.3 miles
701 E Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4100 0.3 PK-5 n/a - Lexington Homebound Secondary Grades: 6-12 | 4 students
0.3 miles
701 E Main St
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-4100 0.3 6-12 4 - Lexington Opportunity Middle College Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 11-12 | 94 students10
0.3 miles
701 E Main St
Lexington, KY 40511
(859) 246-6379 0.3 11-12 94
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