Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ashmore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashmore Elementary School serves the southeast part of Ashmore, IL, covering an area of approximately 86.5 square miles. Families within this attendance zone typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 13.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashmore Elementary School's student population of 74 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
74 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ashmore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashmore Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2535 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
1%
16%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
84%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashmore Elementary School's ranking?
Ashmore Elementary School is ranked #2535 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ashmore Elementary School often compared to?
Ashmore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Sandburg Elementary School, Riddle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ashmore Elementary School?
74 students attend Ashmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ashmore Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashmore Elementary School?
Ashmore Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashmore Elementary School offer ?
Ashmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ashmore Elementary School part of?
Ashmore Elementary School is part of Charleston CUSD 1 School District.
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