Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ashton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ashton Elementary School serves the northeast part of its district in Ashton, ID, covering an extensive area of approximately 714.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with distances to the outer edges of the zone averaging around 40.7 miles, and the furthest edge being about 47.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ashton Elementary School's student population of 228 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learn, Build, Lead
School Rankings
Ashton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashton Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#178 out of 704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashton Elementary School's ranking?
Ashton Elementary School is ranked #178 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Ashton Elementary School?
228 students attend Ashton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Ashton Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashton Elementary School?
Ashton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ashton Elementary School offer ?
Ashton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashton Elementary School part of?
Ashton Elementary School is part of Fremont County Joint School District.
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