Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ashton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Ashton Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ashton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashton Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
98%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashton Elementary School's ranking?
Ashton Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Ashton Elementary School often compared to?
Ashton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Haven Elementary School, Leon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Ashton Elementary School?
334 students attend Ashton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ashton Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashton Elementary School?
Ashton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashton Elementary School offer ?
Ashton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashton Elementary School part of?
Ashton Elementary School is part of Mason County Schools School District.
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