John Ashley

John Ashley serves 148 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : John Ashley serves the southern part of West Springfield, MA, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

John Ashley's student population of 148 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
148 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of John Ashley is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
35%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
53%
51%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
47%
0.60
(22-23)
34.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John Ashley?
148 students attend John Ashley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of John Ashley students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Ashley?
John Ashley has a student ration of 8:1, 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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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 148 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : John Ashley serves the southern part of West Springfield, MA, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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