Ashley Elementary School

Q: Is Ashley Elementary School a good school?

Ashley Elementary School ranks 1056 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Ashley Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Ashley Community Schools district, with a student population of just 79 as of the 2022-2023 school year. However, the school faces several key challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Ashley Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 30% of Michigan elementary schools, with low proficiency rates on state assessments that are significantly below the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 35% of 4th-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.3%, and just 21.43% of 3rd-grade students were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 43.4%. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.2% to 19.7% over the past few years, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, a very high percentage of Ashley Elementary students, ranging from 60.23% to 77.01%, receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Breckenridge Elementary School, which is 15.53 miles away, Ashley Elementary School generally performs worse academically and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges that are impacting its ability to provide a high-quality education for its students. Addressing these issues will be crucial for Ashley Elementary School to improve its overall performance and better serve the needs of its community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

104 New St
Ashley, MI 48806

(989) 847-2102

District: Ashley Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1056^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,461

Students who attend Ashley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ashley Middle School
High:	Ashley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 73

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

5.5%

American Indian:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ashley Elementary School ranks worse than 71.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.89. (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 (91.8%), Hispanic (5.5%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashley Elementary School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Ashley Elementary School employs 7.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashley Elementary School is $17,461.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Ashley Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashley Community Schools 261^st 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
2006	57.81	788^th	1545	49.0%
2007	56.58	833^rd	1565	46.8%
2008	61.53	728^th	1577	53.8%
2009	62.59	738^th	1589	53.6%
2010	77.83	220^th	1552	85.8%
2011	66.80	563^rd	1552	63.7%
2012	56.32	702^nd	1566	55.2%
2013	43.83	953^rd	1563	39.0%
2014	30.99	1148^th	1533	25.1%
2015	42.67	959^th	1580	39.3%
2016	62.09	563^rd	1548	63.6%
2017	35.96	931^st	1466	36.5%
2018	16.47	1268^th	1448	12.4%
2019	45.93	739^th	1408	47.5%
2021	56.17	435^th	1153	62.3%
2023	19.86	1157^th	1470	21.3%
2024	27.89	1056^th	1486	28.9%

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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	22.28	1164^th	1397	16.7%

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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	7.28	1216^th	1253	3.0%

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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.

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	242	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	250
1989	258	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1990	257	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
1991	227	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
1992	218	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
1993	210	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	214
1994	218	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1995	225	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
1996	225	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	231
1997	220	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
1998	233	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
1999	215	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
2000	206	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
2001	199	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2002	192	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	195
2003	192	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	195
2004	198	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	4	205
2005	199	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	1	203
2006	194	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	197
2007	146	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2008	159	1	n/a	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	162
2009	127	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2010	133	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2011	126	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	130
2012	116	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	119
2013	119	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	123
2014	96	0	0	2	0	0	3	0	101
2015	76	0	0	5	0	0	2	0	83
2016	83	0	0	4	1	0	2	0	90
2017	71	1	0	3	1	0	3	0	79
2018	78	1	0	4	1	0	2	0	86
2019	85	1	0	2	1	0	2	0	91
2020	87	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	90
2021	79	0	1	3	0	0	4	0	87
2022	82	0	0	5	0	0	1	0	88
2023	70	0	0	8	1	0	0	0	79
2024	67	0	0	4	1	0	1	0	73

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	250	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	262	n/a	n/a	21.8
1990	259	19.0	13.6	29.3
1991	231	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	222	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	214	n/a	0.0	0
1994	225	9.6	23.4	31.1
1995	231	9.9	23.3	38.1
1996	231	9.9	23.3	38.1
1997	224	0.0	0.0	42.4
1998	235	13.0	18.1	37.4
1999	218	15.0	14.5	40.4
2000	206	13.4	15.4	43.2
2001	199	12.9	15.4	37.7
2002	195	11.7	16.7	33.9
2003	195	11.7	16.7	33.9
2004	205	12.7	16.1	33.3
2005	203	13.6	14.9	36.6
2006	197	13.3	14.8	37.2
2007	150	10.8	13.9	23.3
2008	162	10.0	16.2	32.1
2009	132	9.0	14.7	51.5
2010	137	8.0	17.1	54.7
2011	130	7.1	18.1	58.5
2012	119	6.6	18.0	31.9
2013	123	7.2	16.9	79.7
2014	101	6.7	14.9	88.1
2015	83	7.0	11.8	69.9
2016	90	6.0	15.0	71.1
2017	79	7.1	11.0	65.8
2018	86	7.5	11.4	77.9
2019	91	7.3	12.3	74.7
2020	90	7.8	11.4	72.2
2021	87	7.8	11.0	77
2022	88	7.3	11.9	60.2
2023	79	6.8	11.5	72.2
2024	73	7.1	10.1	78.1

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 Ashley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	250	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	262	n/a	n/a	21.8
1990	259	19.0	13.6	29.3
1991	231	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	222	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	214	n/a	0.0	0
1994	225	9.6	23.4	31.1
1995	231	9.9	23.3	38.1
1996	231	9.9	23.3	38.1
1997	224	0.0	0.0	42.4
1998	235	13.0	18.1	37.4
1999	218	15.0	14.5	40.4
2000	206	13.4	15.4	43.2
2001	199	12.9	15.4	37.7
2002	195	11.7	16.7	33.9
2003	195	11.7	16.7	33.9
2004	205	12.7	16.1	33.3
2005	203	13.6	14.9	36.6
2006	197	13.3	14.8	37.2
2007	150	10.8	13.9	23.3
2008	162	10.0	16.2	32.1
2009	132	9.0	14.7	51.5
2010	137	8.0	17.1	54.7
2011	130	7.1	18.1	58.5
2012	119	6.6	18.0	31.9
2013	123	7.2	16.9	79.7
2014	101	6.7	14.9	88.1
2015	83	7.0	11.8	69.9
2016	90	6.0	15.0	71.1
2017	79	7.1	11.0	65.8
2018	86	7.5	11.4	77.9
2019	91	7.3	12.3	74.7
2020	90	7.8	11.4	72.2
2021	87	7.8	11.0	77
2022	88	7.3	11.9	60.2
2023	79	6.8	11.5	72.2
2024	73	7.1	10.1	78.1

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 Ashley Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,453 (12.0%)	$10,636 (88.0%)	$12,089
2020	$1,346 (11.6%)	$10,213 (88.3%)	$11,560
2021	$2,683 (20.1%)	$10,668 (79.9%)	$13,351
2022	$3,469 (20.8%)	$13,189 (79.2%)	$16,658
2023	$3,283 (18.8%)	$14,178 (81.2%)	$17,461

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 739^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 1157^th of 1470 Elementary schools	26.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashley Elementary School)	64.7	14.3	50.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashley Community Schools)	64.7	14.3	50.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashley Elementary School)	28.6	36.4	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashley Community Schools)	28.6	36.4	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Ashley Elementary School)	23.8	27.3	3.5%
4th Grade Math (Ashley Community Schools)	23.8	27.3	3.5%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	91	79	13.2%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	8	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	85	70	17.6%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.7%	72.2%	2.6%

Schools Near Ashley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (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	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ashley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	104 New St	Ashley	48806	Gratiot County	Ashley Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 847-2102	73	7	10.1	78.1%	67 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	27.9	1056^th of 1486 public elementary schools	28.9%		19.9	1157^th of 1470 public elementary schools	21.3%	101		35.0			21.4	30.0					$17,461	$3,283	$14,178
Eureka School	Public	PK, KG-5	7500 N Welling Rd	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 227-4900	133	8	16.0	50.4%	112 (84.2%)	1 (0.8%)	18 (13.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	63.4	507^th of 1486 public elementary schools	65.9%		67.6	431^st of 1470 public elementary schools	70.7%	76	26.7	36.8	72.0		40.0	42.1	44.0		44.0	40.0	$13,691	$1,702	$11,988
EE Knight Elementary School	Public	3-5	215 N Tyler Dr	Elsie	48831	Clinton County	Ovid-Elsie Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 862-5170	248	17	14.8	52.4%	234 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	53.2	662^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	55.5%		49.2	699^th of 1470 public elementary schools	52.4%	37	32.9	52.6	45.3		46.6	46.3	22.7		50.7	18.7	$11,663	$600	$11,063
South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	400 Webster St	Ithaca	48847	Gratiot County	Ithaca Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 875-4741	232	18	13.0	49.6%	204 (87.9%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)								(n/a)											$14,474	$1,761	$12,713
North Elementary School	Public	3-6	201 E Arcada St	Ithaca	48847	Gratiot County	Ithaca Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 875-3047	307	18	17.5	49.8%	265 (86.3%)	2 (0.7%)	32 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	49.4	705^th of 1486 public elementary schools	52.6%		48.2	720^th of 1470 public elementary schools	51.0%	15	49.3	40.6	44.2	39.2	39.7	23.2	31.4	40.5	40.7	16.3	$13,347	$1,621	$11,725
Fulton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8060 Ely Hwy	Middleton	48856	Gratiot County	Fulton Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 236-7234	258	15	17.3	52.7%	237 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	37.7	892^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	40.0%		40.6	842^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	42.7%	50	29.2	41.5	38.1		29.2	47.6	21.4		38.1	14.3	$14,361	$1,548	$12,813
Gateway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	915 N Lansing St	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 227-4600	356	18	19.3	48.3%	295 (82.9%)	2 (0.6%)	39 (11.0%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.7%)								(n/a)											$11,595	$1,534	$10,062
Leonard Elementary School	Public	K-2	732 Mabbit Rd	Ovid	48866	Clinton County	Ovid-Elsie Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 834-5029	318	19	16.9	63.2%	290 (91.2%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)								(n/a)											$15,019	$1,668	$13,350
Oakview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 S Clinton Ave	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 227-4500	305	21	14.8	47.5%	253 (83.0%)	2 (0.7%)	32 (10.5%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	77.7	288^th of 1486 public elementary schools	80.6%		68.6	416^th of 1470 public elementary schools	71.7%	128	55.2	61.8	56.3		59.0	59.2	41.9		52.3	31.4	$13,791	$1,957	$11,834
Breckenridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	515 E Summit St	Breckenridge	48615	Gratiot County	Breckenridge Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 842-3182	283	16	17.8	59.7%	265 (93.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.5%)	53.5	656^th of 1486 public elementary schools	55.9%		53	645^th of 1470 public elementary schools	56.1%	11	28.3	52.3	41.7		47.8	40.9	36.1		50.0	22.2	$13,433	$2,323	$11,109

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashley Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Ashley Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Ashley Middle School
High : Ashley High School

How many students attend Ashley Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 73 students attended Ashley Elementary School.

Is Ashley Elementary School a good school?

Ashley Elementary School ranks 1056^th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ashley Elementary School?

Students at Ashley Elementary School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Ashley Elementary School in?

Ashley Community Schools

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