Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ashbury Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ashbury Elementary School's student population of 279 students has grown by 112% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
279 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashbury Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashbury Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#253 out of 902 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
85%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashbury Elementary School's ranking?
Ashbury Elementary School is ranked #253 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Ashbury Elementary School?
279 students attend Ashbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ashbury Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashbury Elementary School?
Ashbury Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ashbury Elementary School offer ?
Ashbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ashbury Elementary School part of?
Ashbury Elementary School is part of Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District.
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