Ashland School District

103 Main St., Ste. 2
Meredith, NH 03253-5857
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ashland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 147 students in Ashland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public School in Ashland School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
1 School
505 Schools
# Students
147 Students
164,943 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
14,392 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ashland School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 188 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (NH)
#119 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
42%
50-54%
51%
40-49%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.32
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
93%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,741 is higher than the state median of $22,103. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,714 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NH)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$3,646 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$3,517 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,741
$22,103
Spending / Student
$24,714
$21,321

Best Ashland School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16 Education Dr.
Ashland, NH 03217
(603) 968-7622
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ashland School District?
Ashland School District manages 1 public schools serving 147 students.
What is the rank of Ashland School District?
Ashland School District is ranked #122 out of 188 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland School District?
93% of Ashland School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashland School District?
Ashland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Ashland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,714 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 147 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Bottom 50% in NH
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

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