Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ashley Park Prek-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashley Park PreK-8 School serves the southwest portion of Charlotte, NC, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the school from the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles from the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashley Park Prek-8 School's student population of 338 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings
Ashley Park Prek-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashley Park Prek-8 School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2542 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)16%
51%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
50%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025 (no data for 2007)
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
33%
22%
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Black
58%
24%
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White
4%
42%
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Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.6%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. Show full history, 1999–2014
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashley Park Prek-8 School's ranking?
Ashley Park Prek-8 School is ranked #2542 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ashley Park Prek-8 School often compared to?
Ashley Park Prek-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bruns Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ashley Park Prek-8 School?
338 students attend Ashley Park Prek-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ashley Park Prek-8 School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashley Park Prek-8 School?
Ashley Park Prek-8 School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ashley Park Prek-8 School offer ?
Ashley Park Prek-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashley Park Prek-8 School part of?
Ashley Park Prek-8 School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Ashley Park Prek-8 School located?
Ashley Park Prek-8 School is located in the Ashley Park neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 4 other public schools located in Ashley Park.
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