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Ashland Elementary

Summary:

Ashland Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ashland, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 74 students. The school is part of the Ashland District, which is ranked 115 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Ashland Elementary has consistently performed above the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grades, with particularly impressive results in 5th-grade subjects. The school's Science proficiency rates for all grades and 5th grade are also significantly higher than the state averages. Despite having a high percentage of White students, Ashland Elementary also serves a substantial population of low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 30% of Kansas elementary schools in this subgroup.

The nearest comparable school, South Central Elementary School in Protection, Kansas, also performs above the state average in ELA, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, though not to the same degree as Ashland Elementary. While South Central Elementary has a lower percentage of low-SES students, both schools are ranked in the top 30% of Kansas elementary schools and have earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating a commitment to providing a quality education to their students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 210 W 7th
       Ashland, KS  67831

(620) 635-2722

District: Ashland

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,214 Help


Students who attend Ashland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ashland Junior High School
High:    Ashland High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  74

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
Hispanic:
18.9%
American Indian:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Compare Details Ashland Elementary ranks better than 70.1% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73%), Hispanic (18.9%), American Indian (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashland Elementary is 10.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashland Elementary is $16,214.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland Elementary 195th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Ashland Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Ashland:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland 115th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ashland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ashland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.05 108th 585 81.5%
2007 57.96 300th 600 50.0%
2008 77.30 93rd 614 84.9%
2009 68.85 184th 621 70.4%
2010 73.62 134th 630 78.7%
2011 65.10 248th 631 60.7%
2012 74.18 113th 660 82.9%
2013 51.41 413th 668 38.2%
2015 72.53 147th 678 78.3%
2016 53.30 308th 656 53.0%
2017 38.41 428th 659 35.1%
2018 48.96 346th 656 47.3%
2019 25.48 530th 667 20.5%
2021 62.60 230th 670 65.7%
2022 66.36 193rd 668 71.1%
2023 63.42 206th 660 68.8%
2024 65.62 195th 653 70.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.80 142nd 512 72.3%
2019 36.26 356th 509 30.1%
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Rank History for White students at Ashland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.44 334th 574 41.8%
2019 22.95 513th 592 13.3%
2021 53.85 259th 587 55.9%
2022 56.08 246th 596 58.7%
2024 94.65 6th 579 99.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 127 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 133
1989 131 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1990 136 0 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 143
1991 148 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1992 155 0 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1993 149 3 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1994 144 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1995 124 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 127
1996 124 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 127
1997 122 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 126
1998 123 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1999 125 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2000 133 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2001 131 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2002 106 3 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2003 106 3 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2004 94 5 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2005 89 3 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 108
2006 87 0 0 16 0 n/a n/a 6 109
2007 81 2 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2008 77 2 4 21 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2009 95 1 4 24 1 n/a n/a 0 125
2010 91 0 2 20 0 0 6 0 119
2011 91 0 2 21 0 0 5 0 119
2012 90 3 1 24 0 0 5 0 123
2013 81 1 1 16 1 0 6 0 106
2014 92 1 1 20 0 0 4 0 118
2015 89 1 1 17 0 0 5 0 113
2016 89 1 1 4 11 0 5 0 111
2017 82 1 3 20 1 0 4 0 111
2018 103 1 2 16 0 0 3 0 125
2019 102 1 3 19 0 0 2 0 127
2020 92 0 1 23 0 0 2 0 118
2021 83 0 2 17 0 0 4 0 106
2022 66 0 2 22 0 1 6 0 97
2023 54 0 1 14 2 1 2 0 74

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ashland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 133 8.0 16.6 0
1989 139 8.0 17.3 n/a
1990 143 8.5 16.8 0
1991 155 8.8 17.6 n/a
1992 163 8.8 18.5 26.4
1993 157 10.7 14.7 20.4
1994 148 9.4 15.7 17.6
1995 127 9.4 13.5 41.7
1996 127 9.4 13.5 41.7
1997 126 9.4 13.4 44.4
1998 130 9.6 13.5 47.7
1999 133 10.9 12.2 44.4
2000 144 8.7 16.6 48.6
2001 138 8.7 15.9 50.7
2002 124 9.1 13.6 51.6
2003 124 9.1 13.6 51.6
2004 117 8.9 13.1 54.7
2005 108 8.6 12.6 50.9
2006 109 9.9 11.0 59.2
2007 105 12.9 8.1 61
2008 105 8.8 11.9 45.7
2009 125 9.1 13.7 45.6
2010 119 8.7 13.6 47.9
2011 119 10.8 11.0 49.6
2012 123 12.6 9.7 48
2013 106 11.0 9.6 45.3
2014 118 10.7 11.0 52.5
2015 113 10.0 11.3 53.1
2016 111 11.0 10.0 54.1
2017 111 10.4 10.6 52.3
2018 125 10.3 12.0 56
2019 127 8.6 14.6 57.5
2020 118 7.1 16.5 57.6
2021 106 6.1 17.2 60.4
2022 97 5.1 18.8 52.6
2023 74 6.8 10.8 48.6

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 Ashland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 133 8.0 16.6 0
1989 139 8.0 17.3 n/a
1990 143 8.5 16.8 0
1991 155 8.8 17.6 n/a
1992 163 8.8 18.5 26.4
1993 157 10.7 14.7 20.4
1994 148 9.4 15.7 17.6
1995 127 9.4 13.5 41.7
1996 127 9.4 13.5 41.7
1997 126 9.4 13.4 44.4
1998 130 9.6 13.5 47.7
1999 133 10.9 12.2 44.4
2000 144 8.7 16.6 48.6
2001 138 8.7 15.9 50.7
2002 124 9.1 13.6 51.6
2003 124 9.1 13.6 51.6
2004 117 8.9 13.1 54.7
2005 108 8.6 12.6 50.9
2006 109 9.9 11.0 59.2
2007 105 12.9 8.1 61
2008 105 8.8 11.9 45.7
2009 125 9.1 13.7 45.6
2010 119 8.7 13.6 47.9
2011 119 10.8 11.0 49.6
2012 123 12.6 9.7 48
2013 106 11.0 9.6 45.3
2014 118 10.7 11.0 52.5
2015 113 10.0 11.3 53.1
2016 111 11.0 10.0 54.1
2017 111 10.4 10.6 52.3
2018 125 10.3 12.0 56
2019 127 8.6 14.6 57.5
2020 118 7.1 16.5 57.6
2021 106 6.1 17.2 60.4
2022 97 5.1 18.8 52.6
2023 74 6.8 10.8 48.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $390 (2.4%) $15,824 (97.6%) $16,214

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashland Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 530th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 206th of 660 Elementary schools
 48.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashland Elementary)33.322.2
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashland)33.322.2
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.636.7
 3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashland Elementary)26.738.9
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashland)26.738.9
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.348.1
 2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland Elementary)38.144.4
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland)38.144.4
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ashland Elementary)1055.6
 45.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ashland)1055.6
 45.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland Elementary)4050
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland)4050
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ashland Elementary)2033.3
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ashland)2033.3
 13.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Ashland Elementary)4041.7
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Ashland)4041.7
 1.7%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students12774
 41.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian02
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1914
 26.3%
Pacific Islander01
White10254
 47.1%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.5%48.6%
 8.8%

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Students who attend Ashland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ashland Junior High School
High : Ashland High

Ashland Elementary ranks 195th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Ashland Elementary are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 74 students attended Ashland Elementary.


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