Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ashby Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ashby Elementary School's student population of 206 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashby Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashby Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
96%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashby Elementary School's ranking?
Ashby Elementary School is ranked #801 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Ashby Elementary School?
206 students attend Ashby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Ashby Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashby Elementary School?
Ashby Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ashby Elementary School offer ?
Ashby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ashby Elementary School part of?
Ashby Elementary School is part of Ashby Public School District.
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