Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ashley Park Prek-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashley Park Prek-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ashley Park Prek-8 School's student population of 351 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashley Park Prek-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashley Park Prek-8 School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2542 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
24%
20%
Black
69%
25%
White
1%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashley Park Prek-8 School's ranking?
Ashley Park Prek-8 School is ranked #2542 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ashley Park Prek-8 School often compared to?
Ashley Park Prek-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bruns Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ashley Park Prek-8 School?
351 students attend Ashley Park Prek-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ashley Park Prek-8 School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashley Park Prek-8 School?
Ashley Park Prek-8 School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ashley Park Prek-8 School offer ?
Ashley Park Prek-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ashley Park Prek-8 School part of?
Ashley Park Prek-8 School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Ashley Park Prek-8 School located?
Ashley Park Prek-8 School is located in the Ashley Park neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 4 other public schools located in Ashley Park.
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