Is Ashby Elementary a good school?

Ashby Elementary ranks 376 th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ashby Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 206 students attended Ashby Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Ashby Elementary?

Students at Ashby Elementary are 96% White, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Ashby Elementary attend?

Students who attend Ashby Elementary usually go on to attend: High : Ashby Secondary

Ashby Elementary

Summary:

Ashby Elementary is a public elementary school in Ashby, Minnesota, serving 206 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Ashby Public School District, which is ranked 206 out of 463 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ashby Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students outperforming the state average in both math and reading proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 56.07% of Ashby Elementary students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12:1 to 13.1:1 over the past three years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. While Ashby Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (95.63%) compared to the state average, the school's free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 26.46% to 39.32%, are lower than some nearby schools.

When comparing Ashby Elementary to other local schools, the data shows that it generally outperforms nearby schools in Fergus Falls Public School District and the iQ Academy K-5 virtual school in terms of test scores and overall SchoolDigger rankings. However, schools like Battle Lake Elementary and Evansville Elementary, which are part of higher-ranked districts, demonstrate stronger academic performance in certain areas. This suggests that while Ashby Elementary is a strong-performing school, there may be opportunities to address achievement gaps and ensure a more diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

300 Birch Ave
Ashby, MN 56309-0030

(218) 747-2257

District: Ashby Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
376^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,994

Students who attend Ashby Elementary usually attend:

High:

Ashby Secondary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 206

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.6%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Two or more races:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ashby Elementary ranks better than 57.3% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.56. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.6%), Hispanic (3.9%), two or more races (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashby Elementary is 12. (See more...)

Compare Ashby Elementary employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashby Elementary is $8,994.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashby Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashby Elementary 376^th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Ashby Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Ashby Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashby Public School District 206^th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ashby Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ashby Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2003	33.67	531^st	674	21.2%
2004	74.86	125^th	676	81.5%
2005	54.03	388^th	685	43.4%
2006	73.28	155^th	756	79.5%
2007	52.54	450^th	777	42.1%
2008	41.58	579^th	781	25.9%
2009	46.50	288^th	434	33.6%
2010	42.18	594^th	803	26.0%
2011	51.99	490^th	814	39.8%
2012	47.79	542^nd	820	33.9%
2013	46.14	532^nd	824	35.4%
2014	68.91	265^th	826	67.9%
2015	56.71	440^th	840	47.6%
2016	49.89	511^th	848	39.7%
2017	39.39	604^th	853	29.2%
2018	29.70	667^th	847	21.3%
2019	55.33	468^th	870	46.2%
2021	58.57	398^th	869	54.2%
2022	52.21	468^th	858	45.5%
2023	59.65	370^th	845	56.2%
2024	59.56	376^th	881	57.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashby Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	49.13	412^th	774	46.8%
2024	47.18	445^th	793	43.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Ashby Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	9.21	709^th	774	8.4%
2019	48.39	494^th	787	37.2%
2021	43.30	518^th	783	33.8%
2022	45.79	483^rd	799	39.5%
2023	38.89	536^th	787	31.9%
2024	50.04	450^th	809	44.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Ashby Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2019	66.63	280^th	798	64.9%
2021	70.32	215^th	784	72.6%
2022	52.50	431^st	808	46.7%
2023	56.13	375^th	799	53.1%
2024	53.13	426^th	826	48.4%

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Rank History for White students at Ashby Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	13.03	687^th	712	3.5%
2019	28.98	596^th	722	17.5%
2021	43.81	430^th	710	39.4%
2022	30.56	575^th	725	20.7%
2023	40.92	450^th	712	36.8%
2024	38.47	489^th	730	33.0%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashby Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	170	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	172
1989	175	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	175
1990	170	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	171
1991	188	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	192
1992	203	1	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	207
1993	184	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	186
1994	182	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	183
1995	171	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	171
1996	171	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	171
1997	165	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	166
1998	160	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	160
1999	172	0	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	178
2000	178	0	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	182
2001	162	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	164
2002	149	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
2003	149	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
2004	140	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	143
2005	141	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	142
2006	120	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	121
2007	122	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
2008	121	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	124
2009	135	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	138
2010	142	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
2011	135	2	0	0	0	0	0	137
2012	141	1	0	1	0	0	1	144
2013	133	2	0	1	0	0	1	137
2014	138	2	0	2	0	0	1	143
2015	139	1	0	0	0	0	1	141
2016	133	1	0	2	0	0	0	136
2017	140	1	0	2	0	0	1	144
2018	140	0	0	5	0	0	1	146
2019	169	0	0	3	0	0	1	173
2020	171	0	0	3	0	0	1	175
2021	176	0	2	6	0	0	1	185
2022	181	0	1	6	0	0	1	189
2023	197	0	0	8	0	0	1	206

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 Ashby Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	172	9.4	18.2	15.1
1989	175	10.7	16.3	16
1990	171	8.7	19.6	15.8
1991	192	10.9	17.6	13
1992	207	10.0	20.7	21.7
1993	186	9.5	19.6	16.1
1994	183	9.0	20.3	13.7
1995	171	8.1	21.1	14.6
1996	171	8.1	21.1	14.6
1997	166	9.4	17.7	16.9
1998	160	n/a	0.0	20.6
1999	178	10.0	17.8	18
2000	182	9.9	18.4	30.8
2001	164	10.9	15.0	33.5
2002	149	9.4	15.9	22.8
2003	149	9.4	15.9	22.8
2004	143	9.4	15.2	27.3
2005	142	9.4	15.1	32.4
2006	121	9.1	13.3	25.6
2007	124	9.1	13.6	26.6
2008	124	9.2	13.5	33.1
2009	138	10.4	13.3	34.1
2010	145	9.5	15.2	37.9
2011	137	9.4	14.4	35
2012	144	9.3	15.4	36.1
2013	137	9.5	14.4	43.1
2014	143	9.5	15.0	50.3
2015	141	9.0	15.6	48.2
2016	136	10.0	13.6	46.3
2017	144	9.2	15.5	52.8
2018	146	10.2	14.2	51.4
2019	173	10.1	16.9	42.2
2020	175	11.3	15.3	42.3
2021	185	14.1	13.1	36.8
2022	189	15.8	11.9	26.5
2023	206	17.0	12.0	39.3

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 Ashby Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	172	9.4	18.2	15.1
1989	175	10.7	16.3	16
1990	171	8.7	19.6	15.8
1991	192	10.9	17.6	13
1992	207	10.0	20.7	21.7
1993	186	9.5	19.6	16.1
1994	183	9.0	20.3	13.7
1995	171	8.1	21.1	14.6
1996	171	8.1	21.1	14.6
1997	166	9.4	17.7	16.9
1998	160	n/a	0.0	20.6
1999	178	10.0	17.8	18
2000	182	9.9	18.4	30.8
2001	164	10.9	15.0	33.5
2002	149	9.4	15.9	22.8
2003	149	9.4	15.9	22.8
2004	143	9.4	15.2	27.3
2005	142	9.4	15.1	32.4
2006	121	9.1	13.3	25.6
2007	124	9.1	13.6	26.6
2008	124	9.2	13.5	33.1
2009	138	10.4	13.3	34.1
2010	145	9.5	15.2	37.9
2011	137	9.4	14.4	35
2012	144	9.3	15.4	36.1
2013	137	9.5	14.4	43.1
2014	143	9.5	15.0	50.3
2015	141	9.0	15.6	48.2
2016	136	10.0	13.6	46.3
2017	144	9.2	15.5	52.8
2018	146	10.2	14.2	51.4
2019	173	10.1	16.9	42.2
2020	175	11.3	15.3	42.3
2021	185	14.1	13.1	36.8
2022	189	15.8	11.9	26.5
2023	206	17.0	12.0	39.3

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 Ashby Elementary

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,994

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashby Elementary

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 468^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 370^th of 845 Elementary schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Ashby Elementary)	67.9	65.4	2.5%
3rd Grade Math (Ashby Public School District)	67.9	65.4	2.5%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Ashby Elementary)	57.1	38.5	18.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Ashby Public School District)	57.1	38.5	18.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Ashby Elementary)	60	50	10%
4th Grade Math (Ashby Public School District)	60	50	10%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Ashby Elementary)	46.7	36.7	10%
4th Grade Reading (Ashby Public School District)	46.7	36.7	10%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ashby Elementary)	57.9	60.9	3%
5th Grade Math (Ashby Public School District)	57.9	60.9	3%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Ashby Elementary)	63.2	69.6	6.4%
5th Grade Reading (Ashby Public School District)	63.2	69.6	6.4%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Ashby Elementary)	57.9	52.2	5.7%
5th Grade Science (Ashby Public School District)	57.9	52.2	5.7%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%
6th Grade Math (Ashby Elementary)	40.9	41.7	0.8%
6th Grade Math (Ashby Public School District)	40.9	41.7	0.8%
6th Grade Math (Minnesota)	50.5	39.7	10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Ashby Elementary)	63.6	62.5	1.1%
6th Grade Reading (Ashby Public School District)	63.6	62.5	1.1%
6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	62.8	53.4	9.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	173	206	19.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	8	166.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	169	197	16.6%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.2%	39.3%	2.9%

Schools Near Ashby Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)					MCA-III Reading (2024)					MCA-III Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Ashby Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Birch Ave	Ashby	56309	Grant County	Ashby Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 747-2257	206	17	12.0	39.3%	197 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	59.6	376^th of 881 public elementary schools	57.3%		59.6	370^th of 845 public elementary schools	56.2%	6	78.6	53.9	40.0	52.2	56.1	57.1	19.2	65.5	56.5	50.0	40.0	40.0	$8,994
Evansville Elementary	Public	2-5	123 2nd Ave	Evansville	56326	Douglas County	Brandon-Evansville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 834-4084	159	6	25.3	39.6%	149 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.7%)	77	171^st of 881 public elementary schools	80.6%		77.8	167^th of 845 public elementary schools	80.2%	4	73.5	80.0	57.6		71.0	55.9	65.0	57.6		59.8	50.0	50.0	$11,068
West Central Area N. Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	411 1st St SE	Elbow Lake	56531	Grant County	West Central Area	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 685-7500	179	17	10.5	48.0%	169 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	74.6	208^th of 881 public elementary schools	76.4%		80.3	135^th of 845 public elementary schools	84.0%	73	73.3	80.5			77.5	43.3	56.1			50.7			$13,651
Underwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Southern Ave E	Underwood	56586	Otter Tail County	Underwood Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 826-6101	289	23	12.4	43.9%	266 (92.0%)	3 (1.0%)	9 (3.1%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	63.6	331^st of 881 public elementary schools	62.4%		55.3	419^th of 845 public elementary schools	50.4%	88	73.5	59.1	42.9	46.5	54.1	52.9	43.2	71.4	62.8	58.2	34.7	34.7	$9,506
Brandon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-1	206 W 3rd St	Brandon	56315	Douglas County	Brandon-Evansville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 834-4084	112	11	10.0	40.2%	108 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.6%)								(n/a)													$10,500
Battle Lake Elementary	Public	K-6	402 Summit St W	Battle Lake	56515	Otter Tail County	Battle Lake Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 864-5217	224	17	13.3	44.6%	200 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	86	79^th of 881 public elementary schools	91.0%		86.7	74^th of 845 public elementary schools	91.2%	5	83.3	70.4	48.2	62.5	67.5	75.0	55.6	74.1	79.2	71.1	74.1	74.1	$10,997
Adams Elementary	Public	1-2	301 West Bancroft Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 998-0544	281	16	18.0	48.8%	257 (91.5%)	4 (1.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)								(n/a)													$9,229
iQ Academy K-5	Public, Virtual	K-5	340 Friberg Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(218) 998-0544	147	0		68.7%	84 (57.1%)	25 (17.0%)	18 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (11.6%)	22.9	710^th of 881 public elementary schools	19.4%		36.5	595^th of 845 public elementary schools	29.6%	115	33.3	20.0			26.5	43.8	18.2			30.6
Fergus Falls Ec/Elementary Sp Educational	Public	PK, KG-4	518 Friberg Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Area Sp. Education Coop.	No	No	No	No	(218) 998-0935	4	0			4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Cleveland Elementary	Public	2-4	919 Northern Ave	Fergus Falls	56537	Otter Tail County	Fergus Falls Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(218) 998-0544	369	24	15.5	47.2%	320 (86.7%)	8 (2.2%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.0%)	78.8	155^th of 881 public elementary schools	82.4%		80.5	132^nd of 845 public elementary schools	84.4%	23	74.2	74.2			74.2	56.0	56.5			56.3			$9,545

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