Ashton Elementary School

Summary:

Ashton Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school in Sarasota, Florida, serving 1,046 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years.

Ashton Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming the Sarasota district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 90% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 67% in Sarasota and 53% in Florida. Additionally, the school maintains a relatively diverse student population, with 70.94% White, 11.66% Hispanic, 6.6% Asian, and 8.89% two or more races, which is higher than many nearby schools. Ashton Elementary School also stands out for its low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.5% to 6.8% over the past few years, significantly lower than the state average.

While Ashton Elementary School outperforms the district and state in most academic metrics, there are some nearby schools, such as Lakeview Elementary School and Sarasota Suncoast Academy, that also demonstrate strong performance. Additionally, the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $9,673 to $12,700 over the past few years, likely contributes to its impressive resources and academic outcomes. Overall, Ashton Elementary School is a standout among the surrounding schools in the Sarasota area, delivering excellent educational opportunities for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

5110 Ashton Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233

(941) 361-6440

District: Sarasota

SchoolDigger Rank:
53^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,700

Students who attend Ashton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sarasota Middle School
High:	Riverview High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 982

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.0%

Hispanic:

12.4%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ashton Elementary School ranks better than 97.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Sarasota School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), Hispanic (12.4%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashton Elementary School is 14.9. 30 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Ashton Elementary School employs 65.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashton Elementary School is $12,700, which is the 17^th highest among 30 elementary schools in the Sarasota School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ashton Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sarasota:

SchoolDigger ranks Sarasota 8^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ashton Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	92.40	78^th	1688	95.4%
2007	89.40	120^th	1786	93.3%
2008	91.61	78^th	1789	95.6%
2009	89.56	110^th	1847	94.0%
2010	85.84	196^th	1919	89.8%
2011	88.55	139^th	1985	93.0%
2012	88.01	173^rd	1984	91.3%
2013	89.33	159^th	2029	92.2%
2014	91.37	124^th	2064	94.0%
2016	92.64	102^nd	2087	95.1%
2017	92.40	88^th	2112	95.8%
2018	94.91	40^th	2118	98.1%
2019	94.22	43^rd	2182	98.0%
2021	97.27	12^th	2247	99.5%
2022	96.38	25^th	2219	98.9%
2023	96.39	28^th	2240	98.8%
2024	94.91	53^rd	2256	97.7%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	466	49	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	522
1989	473	50	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
1990	508	52	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
1991	774	7	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	796
1992	819	13	9	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	854
1993	780	11	11	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1994	824	10	12	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	857
1995	946	15	17	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	994
1996	946	15	17	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	994
1997	946	9	14	20	0	n/a	n/a	0	989
1998	1049	8	15	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	1105
1999	1090	6	15	29	1	n/a	n/a	0	1141
2000	1144	5	18	38	1	n/a	n/a	0	1206
2001	1181	8	25	55	1	n/a	n/a	0	1270
2002	1178	13	34	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	1279
2003	1178	13	34	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	1279
2004	1198	20	36	55	2	n/a	n/a	0	1311
2005	1103	11	39	63	3	n/a	n/a	0	1219
2006	774	10	42	68	5	n/a	n/a	0	899
2007	698	11	52	65	5	n/a	n/a	46	877
2008	658	9	43	72	4	n/a	n/a	52	838
2009	640	9	38	71	4	n/a	n/a	53	815
2010	661	9	40	82	3	n/a	n/a	42	837
2011	611	7	39	134	3	0	25	0	819
2012	606	7	27	140	1	0	25	0	806
2013	622	11	27	127	1	0	23	0	811
2014	638	14	21	131	1	0	29	0	834
2015	697	4	21	143	1	0	30	0	896
2016	706	9	34	132	1	0	40	0	922
2017	711	10	36	128	1	0	47	0	933
2018	726	13	59	126	2	0	73	0	999
2019	767	20	56	132	2	0	83	0	1060
2020	783	17	69	124	2	1	89	0	1085
2021	704	19	74	119	1	1	88	0	1006
2022	729	16	67	128	1	2	87	0	1030
2023	742	17	69	122	1	2	93	0	1046
2024	717	19	58	122	1	2	63	0	982

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ashton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	522	33.0	15.8	16.9
1989	528	33.0	16.0	18.8
1990	566	32.0	17.6	19.6
1991	796	48.0	16.5	14.8
1992	854	45.0	18.9	8.1
1993	818	44.0	18.6	13
1994	857	46.0	18.6	11.4
1995	994	55.0	18.1	10.9
1996	994	55.0	18.1	10.9
1997	989	58.0	17.1	11.9
1998	1105	60.0	18.4	11.6
1999	1141	69.0	16.5	14.5
2000	1206	65.0	18.6	17.2
2001	1270	61.0	20.8	17.5
2002	1279	67.0	19.1	16.5
2003	1279	67.0	19.1	16.5
2004	1311	77.0	17.0	16.3
2005	1219	80.0	15.2	18
2006	899	64.0	14.0	15.8
2007	877	56.0	15.7	21.9
2008	838	58.0	14.4	20.6
2009	815	54.1	15.1	27.7
2010	837	53.0	15.7	29.3
2011	819	52.0	15.7	32.5
2012	806	49.0	16.4	35.2
2013	811	50.0	16.2	35.8
2014	834	51.0	16.3	27.5
2015	896	56.0	16.0	31.4
2016	922	57.0	16.1	30.7
2017	933	60.0	15.5	26.3
2018	999	66.0	15.1	30.1
2019	1060	68.0	15.5	21.7
2020	1085	70.6	15.3	22.2
2021	1006	68.6	14.6	25.4
2022	1030	67.6	15.2	26.5
2023	1046	69.6	15.0	28.4
2024	982	65.6	14.9	29.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ashton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	522	33.0	15.8	16.9
1989	528	33.0	16.0	18.8
1990	566	32.0	17.6	19.6
1991	796	48.0	16.5	14.8
1992	854	45.0	18.9	8.1
1993	818	44.0	18.6	13
1994	857	46.0	18.6	11.4
1995	994	55.0	18.1	10.9
1996	994	55.0	18.1	10.9
1997	989	58.0	17.1	11.9
1998	1105	60.0	18.4	11.6
1999	1141	69.0	16.5	14.5
2000	1206	65.0	18.6	17.2
2001	1270	61.0	20.8	17.5
2002	1279	67.0	19.1	16.5
2003	1279	67.0	19.1	16.5
2004	1311	77.0	17.0	16.3
2005	1219	80.0	15.2	18
2006	899	64.0	14.0	15.8
2007	877	56.0	15.7	21.9
2008	838	58.0	14.4	20.6
2009	815	54.1	15.1	27.7
2010	837	53.0	15.7	29.3
2011	819	52.0	15.7	32.5
2012	806	49.0	16.4	35.2
2013	811	50.0	16.2	35.8
2014	834	51.0	16.3	27.5
2015	896	56.0	16.0	31.4
2016	922	57.0	16.1	30.7
2017	933	60.0	15.5	26.3
2018	999	66.0	15.1	30.1
2019	1060	68.0	15.5	21.7
2020	1085	70.6	15.3	22.2
2021	1006	68.6	14.6	25.4
2022	1030	67.6	15.2	26.5
2023	1046	69.6	15.0	28.4
2024	982	65.6	14.9	29.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$112 (1.2%)	$8,973 (98.8%)	$9,085
2019	$92 (1.0%)	$9,107 (99.0%)	$9,199
2020	$192 (2.0%)	$9,480 (98.0%)	$9,673
2021	$448 (4.1%)	$10,584 (95.9%)	$11,032
2022	$573 (5.2%)	$10,553 (94.8%)	$11,126
2023	$888 (7.0%)	$11,813 (93.0%)	$12,700

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 43^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 28^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashton Elementary School)	89	86	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	70	63	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashton Elementary School)	88	88
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	73	68	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashton Elementary School)	80	85	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	67	69	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ashton Elementary School)	92	96	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	72	72
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ashton Elementary School)	83	83
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sarasota)	68	64	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ashton Elementary School)	94	91	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sarasota)	70	60	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Ashton Elementary School)	78	90	12%
5th Grade Science (Sarasota)	65	67	2%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1060	1046	1.3%
African American	20	17	15%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	56	69	23.2%
Hispanic	132	122	7.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	767	742	3.3%
Two or More Races	83	93	12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.7%	28.4%	6.7%

Schools Near Ashton Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ashton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5110 Ashton Rd	Sarasota	34233	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6440	982	66	14.9	29.1%	717 (73.0%)	19 (1.9%)	122 (12.4%)	58 (5.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	63 (6.4%)	94.9	53^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	97.7%		96.4	28^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.8%	25	81.0	71.0	90.0				88.0	86.0	92.0				90.0				$12,700	$888	$11,813
Imagine School At Palmer Ranch	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	6220 McIntosh Rd	Sarasota	34238	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 257-1124	476	30	15.8	4.6%	263 (55.3%)	15 (3.2%)	166 (34.9%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)	31.1	1591^st of 2256 public elementary schools	29.5%		43.4	1246^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.4%	345	51.0	34.0	33.0	49.0	41.0	50.0	53.0	34.0	39.0	67.0	85.0	83.0	25.0	33.0	94.0	76.0	$10,733	$395	$10,338
Wilkinson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3400 Wilkinson Rd	Sarasota	34231	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6477	436	40	10.9	75.9%	178 (40.8%)	62 (14.2%)	163 (37.4%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.0%)	35.4	1477^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.5%		39.8	1341^st of 2240 public elementary schools	40.1%	136	42.0	49.0	43.0				45.0	49.0	45.0				52.0				$18,315	$3,704	$14,613
Brentwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2500 Vinson Ave	Sarasota	34232	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 361-6230	562	51	11.0	69.2%	289 (51.4%)	71 (12.6%)	161 (28.6%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.5%)	58	897^th of 2256 public elementary schools	60.2%		62.3	789^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.8%	108	57.0	46.0	51.0				64.0	58.0	69.0				64.0				$19,251	$3,564	$15,688
Lakeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7299 Hand Rd	Sarasota	34241	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6571	728	49	14.8	31.3%	545 (74.9%)	11 (1.5%)	115 (15.8%)	24 (3.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.4%)	94.8	56^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.5%		94.4	55^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.5%	1	81.0	79.0	77.0				86.0	90.0	91.0				83.0				$12,082	$940	$11,143
Gulf Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6500 S Lockwood Ridge Rd	Sarasota	34231	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6499	624	49	12.7	60.9%	386 (61.9%)	25 (4.0%)	166 (26.6%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.4%)	77.4	467^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.3%		82.1	362^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	83.8%	105	67.0	68.0	74.0				63.0	64.0	70.0				71.0				$14,633	$1,410	$13,222
Sarasota Suncoast Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	8084 Hawkins Rd	Sarasota	34241	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 924-4242	817	51	16.0	26.3%	641 (78.5%)	9 (1.1%)	118 (14.4%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.3%)	70.7	623^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	72.4%		79.4	421^st of 2240 public elementary schools	81.2%	202	68.0	73.0	58.0	67.0	66.0	72.0	61.0	64.0	57.0	89.0	89.0	79.0	57.0	54.0	98.0	90.0	$10,747	$348	$10,399
Fruitville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Honore Ave	Sarasota	34232	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	No	No	No	(941) 361-6200	747	60	12.4	57.6%	433 (58.0%)	47 (6.3%)	220 (29.5%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.8%)	65.3	742^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	67.1%		68	662^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	70.4%	80	63.0	65.0	52.0				60.0	69.0	58.0				62.0				$15,610	$1,528	$14,082
Phillippi Shores Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4747 S Tamiami Trl	Sarasota	34231	Sarasota County	Sarasota	No	Yes	No	No	(941) 361-6424	709	49	14.4	38.2%	472 (66.6%)	48 (6.8%)	150 (21.2%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.7%)	86.9	258^th of 2256 public elementary schools	88.6%		87.3	240^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.3%	18	77.0	71.0	69.0				81.0	72.0	79.0				74.0				$12,571	$1,013	$11,558
Sarasota Academy Of The Arts	Public, Charter	K-8	4466 Fruitville Rd	Sarasota	34232	Sarasota County	Sarasota	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 377-2278	176	17	10.2	59.1%	94 (53.4%)	6 (3.4%)	56 (31.8%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.1%)	27.9	1684^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.4%		53.3	1012^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.8%	672	67.0	30.0	29.0	42.0	71.0	67.0	83.0	20.0	0.0	46.0	79.0	54.0	18.0	48.0		76.0	$10,603	$531	$10,073

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashton Elementary School

What district is Ashton Elementary School in?

Sarasota

What schools do graduates of Ashton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ashton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sarasota Middle School
High : Riverview High School

Is Ashton Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Ashton Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 53^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Ashton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 982 students attended Ashton Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Ashton Elementary School?

Students at Ashton Elementary School are 73% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% African American.

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