Serving 79 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ashley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ashley Elementary School's student population of 79 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashley Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#583 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
89%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashley Elementary School's ranking?
Ashley Elementary School is ranked #583 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Ashley Elementary School?
79 students attend Ashley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ashley Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashley Elementary School?
Ashley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ashley Elementary School offer ?
Ashley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashley Elementary School part of?
Ashley Elementary School is part of Ashley Community Schools School District.
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