Serving 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ashley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashley Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Ashley, ND school district, encompassing approximately 489.9 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 12.9 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 19.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashley Elementary School's student population of 74 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Go Mustangs!!
School Rankings
Ashley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashley Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
3%
5%
White
89%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashley Elementary School's ranking?
Ashley Elementary School is ranked #418 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Ashley Elementary School?
74 students attend Ashley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ashley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashley Elementary School?
Ashley Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Ashley Elementary School offer ?
Ashley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashley Elementary School part of?
Ashley Elementary School is part of Ashley 9 School District.
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