Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ashland Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ashland Elementary School's student population of 726 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashland Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#80 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
25%
47%
Black
2%
6%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland Elementary School's ranking?
Ashland Elementary School is ranked #80 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Ashland Elementary School often compared to?
Ashland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spectrum Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Ashland Elementary School?
726 students attend Ashland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ashland Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashland Elementary School?
Ashland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ashland Elementary School offer ?
Ashland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ashland Elementary School part of?
Ashland Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Advantage Preschool - last day of school
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day for Students, 1/2 Day K - 12
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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