John Ashley serves 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Ashley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
John Ashley's student population of 204 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Ashley is 0.64, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
8%
10%
White
54%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Ashley?
204 students attend John Ashley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of John Ashley students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Ashley?
John Ashley has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Ashley offer ?
John Ashley offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Ashley part of?
John Ashley is part of West Springfield School District.
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