Ashley Elementary School

Summary:

Ashley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in New Baltimore, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 427. The school is part of the Anchor Bay School District, which is ranked 89 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ashley Elementary consistently performs above the state average in M-Step/English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies assessments across grades 3-5, ranking 187 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools in 2023-2024, placing it in the top 12.6% of schools in the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in Special Education, where it ranked 20 out of 225 Michigan elementary schools in 2023-2024, placing it in the top 8.9% for this student group. Ashley Elementary also performs well for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 38 out of 1,397 Michigan elementary schools in 2017-2018, placing it in the top 2.7% for this student group. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 90.63% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools, such as Palms Elementary School (69.54% White) and Green Elementary School (92.36% White).

While Ashley Elementary's academic performance is impressive, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.3% in 2018-2019 to 15.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools, ranging from 10.8% to 31.9% chronic absenteeism. Addressing the root causes of this issue, such as student engagement, family support, or transportation challenges, could help improve attendance and, in turn, academic performance at Ashley Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 52347 Ashley St
       New Baltimore, MI  48047-3203


(586) 725-2801

District: Anchor Bay School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,990 Help


Students who attend Ashley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Anchor Bay Middle School North
High:    Anchor Bay High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  431

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.4%
Two or more races:
5.1%
Hispanic:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ashley Elementary School ranks better than 87.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Anchor Bay School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.78. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.4%), two or more races (5.1%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashley Elementary School is 16.9. 3 elementary schools in the Anchor Bay School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashley Elementary School is $14,990, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Anchor Bay School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashley Elementary School 187th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Ashley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Anchor Bay School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchor Bay School District 89th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ashley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ashley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.23 749th 1545 51.5%
2007 63.00 651st 1565 58.4%
2008 67.98 555th 1577 64.8%
2009 77.71 276th 1589 82.6%
2010 77.61 228th 1552 85.3%
2011 81.94 119th 1552 92.3%
2012 74.48 350th 1566 77.7%
2013 82.08 213th 1563 86.4%
2014 79.59 257th 1533 83.2%
2015 81.66 235th 1580 85.1%
2016 79.05 270th 1548 82.6%
2017 73.62 301st 1466 79.5%
2018 90.07 108th 1448 92.5%
2019 83.90 164th 1408 88.4%
2021 67.19 305th 1153 73.5%
2022 71.77 315th 1344 76.6%
2023 81.97 231st 1470 84.3%
2024 84.78 187th 1486 87.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ashley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.49 54th 403 86.6%
2024 83.51 20th 225 91.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.56 38th 1397 97.3%
2023 72.46 244th 1350 81.9%
2024 76.33 210th 1381 84.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Ashley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.24 115th 1443 92.0%
2019 80.98 149th 1171 87.3%
2021 67.04 234th 902 74.1%
2022 73.18 232nd 1106 79.0%
2023 84.18 150th 1321 88.6%
2024 85.43 137th 1342 89.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Ashley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.76 107th 1446 92.6%
2019 79.89 181st 1196 84.9%
2021 56.31 358th 915 60.9%
2022 60.52 402nd 1139 64.7%
2023 72.92 306th 1334 77.1%
2024 76.28 260th 1347 80.7%
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Rank History for White students at Ashley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.37 132nd 1253 89.5%
2019 80.48 166th 1128 85.3%
2021 63.27 320th 1005 68.2%
2022 66.75 328th 1102 70.2%
2023 76.67 232nd 1198 80.6%
2024 77.96 229th 1204 81.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Ashley Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 440 1 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 446
1989 473 1 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 480
1990 502 1 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 510
1991 523 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 1 529
1992 502 3 1 4 12 n/a n/a 0 522
1993 506 2 2 3 5 n/a n/a 0 518
1994 500 1 3 10 4 n/a n/a 0 518
1995 480 2 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 489
1996 480 2 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 489
1997 508 2 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 515
1998 498 2 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 511
1999 436 3 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 445
2000 472 8 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2001 499 13 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 520
2002 476 8 2 147 0 n/a n/a 1 634
2003 476 8 2 147 0 n/a n/a 1 634
2004 348 8 3 85 0 n/a n/a 1 445
2005 426 12 4 68 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2006 510 24 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2007 529 21 5 4 1 n/a n/a 11 571
2008 495 21 6 5 n/a n/a n/a 8 535
2009 513 22 8 5 1 n/a n/a 4 553
2010 501 20 10 6 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2011 483 17 2 6 0 5 7 0 520
2012 480 18 2 10 0 4 6 0 520
2013 468 15 1 11 1 4 8 0 508
2014 474 15 1 9 1 4 6 0 510
2015 448 13 2 5 1 2 7 0 478
2016 467 12 2 4 1 1 8 0 495
2017 451 10 2 3 0 1 8 0 475
2018 466 8 1 4 0 0 7 0 486
2019 423 11 3 8 0 0 10 0 455
2020 434 13 4 6 1 0 13 0 471
2021 362 10 3 7 2 0 11 0 395
2022 387 10 2 11 2 0 18 0 430
2023 387 9 1 13 2 0 15 0 427
2024 381 8 1 17 2 0 22 0 431

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 Ashley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 n/a n/a n/a
1989 480 n/a n/a 10.6
1990 510 31.0 16.4 9.4
1991 529 n/a n/a n/a
1992 522 n/a n/a 26.2
1993 518 n/a 0.0 21.8
1994 518 24.2 21.4 16.6
1995 489 23.3 21.0 15.3
1996 489 23.3 21.0 15.3
1997 515 30.0 17.2 16.5
1998 511 29.0 17.6 18.6
1999 445 27.0 16.5 19.3
2000 484 22.5 21.5 29.1
2001 520 26.8 19.4 24
2002 634 31.5 20.1 6.5
2003 634 31.5 20.1 6.5
2004 445 23.0 19.3 8.6
2005 510 25.4 20.1 8
2006 543 25.7 21.1 6.8
2007 571 27.9 20.5 7.3
2008 535 28.8 18.6 6.8
2009 553 28.7 19.3 4.6
2010 538 28.9 18.6 13
2011 520 26.4 19.6 12.9
2012 520 22.5 23.0 16.3
2013 508 23.7 21.3 15.4
2014 510 24.7 20.6 17.1
2015 478 24.0 19.9 14.9
2016 495 23.0 21.5 13.9
2017 475 23.5 20.2 12.8
2018 486 23.8 20.3 18.9
2019 455 23.7 19.1 18.7
2020 471 24.5 19.2 17.2
2021 395 24.8 15.8 21.8
2022 430 25.1 17.0 20.7
2023 427 26.7 15.9 20.6
2024 431 25.5 16.9 21.6

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 Ashley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 n/a n/a n/a
1989 480 n/a n/a 10.6
1990 510 31.0 16.4 9.4
1991 529 n/a n/a n/a
1992 522 n/a n/a 26.2
1993 518 n/a 0.0 21.8
1994 518 24.2 21.4 16.6
1995 489 23.3 21.0 15.3
1996 489 23.3 21.0 15.3
1997 515 30.0 17.2 16.5
1998 511 29.0 17.6 18.6
1999 445 27.0 16.5 19.3
2000 484 22.5 21.5 29.1
2001 520 26.8 19.4 24
2002 634 31.5 20.1 6.5
2003 634 31.5 20.1 6.5
2004 445 23.0 19.3 8.6
2005 510 25.4 20.1 8
2006 543 25.7 21.1 6.8
2007 571 27.9 20.5 7.3
2008 535 28.8 18.6 6.8
2009 553 28.7 19.3 4.6
2010 538 28.9 18.6 13
2011 520 26.4 19.6 12.9
2012 520 22.5 23.0 16.3
2013 508 23.7 21.3 15.4
2014 510 24.7 20.6 17.1
2015 478 24.0 19.9 14.9
2016 495 23.0 21.5 13.9
2017 475 23.5 20.2 12.8
2018 486 23.8 20.3 18.9
2019 455 23.7 19.1 18.7
2020 471 24.5 19.2 17.2
2021 395 24.8 15.8 21.8
2022 430 25.1 17.0 20.7
2023 427 26.7 15.9 20.6
2024 431 25.5 16.9 21.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $917 (8.5%) $9,931 (91.5%) $10,848
2020 $952 (8.6%) $10,069 (91.4%) $11,021
2021 $1,917 (13.8%) $12,021 (86.2%) $13,938
2022 $1,482 (11.4%) $11,526 (88.6%) $13,009
2023 $1,719 (11.5%) $13,270 (88.5%) $14,990

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 164th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 231st of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashley Elementary School)61.553.7
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Anchor Bay School District)60.650
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Ashley Elementary School)74.463.2
 11.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Anchor Bay School District)66.653.1
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashley Elementary School)7560.6
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Anchor Bay School District)61.163.9
 2.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Ashley Elementary School)68.457.6
 10.8%
   4th Grade Math (Anchor Bay School District)61.458.4
 3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ashley Elementary School)70.164
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Anchor Bay School District)66.964.6
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Ashley Elementary School)63.662.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade Math (Anchor Bay School District)59.952.1
 7.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Ashley Elementary School)22.129.3
 7.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Anchor Bay School District)27.531.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students455427
 6.2%
African American119
 18.2%
American Indian02
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic813
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White423387
 8.5%
Two or More Races1015
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.7%20.6%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashley Elementary School

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

Middle : Anchor Bay Middle School North
High : Anchor Bay High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 431 students attended Ashley Elementary School.

Students at Ashley Elementary School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Ashley Elementary School ranks 187th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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