Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ashland Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ashland Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashland Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#44 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
22%
11%
White
59%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland Elementary School's ranking?
Ashland Elementary School is ranked #44 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Ashland Elementary School often compared to?
Ashland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Athens-chilesburg Elementary School, Rosa Parks Elementary School, Glendover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Ashland Elementary School?
249 students attend Ashland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Ashland Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashland Elementary School?
Ashland Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ashland Elementary School offer ?
Ashland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashland Elementary School part of?
Ashland Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Ashland Elementary School located?
Ashland Elementary School is located in the Eastside neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 4 other public schools located in Eastside.
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