Serving 83 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ashland Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashland Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Ashland, KS school district, covering approximately 667.6 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 27.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashland Elementary School's student population of 83 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Ashland Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#303 out of 1269 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
66%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland Elementary School's ranking?
Ashland Elementary School is ranked #303 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Ashland Elementary School?
83 students attend Ashland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ashland Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashland Elementary School?
Ashland Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashland Elementary School offer ?
Ashland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashland Elementary School part of?
Ashland Elementary School is part of Ashland School District.
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