Ashley Academy

Summary:

Ashley Academy is an elementary school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving 373 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, which is ranked 164 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ashley Academy has a significantly higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools, with 45.31% African American and 49.87% Hispanic students. In contrast, Brunson Elementary has a more balanced racial makeup. However, Ashley Academy consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in North Carolina, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates on state tests that are significantly lower than district and state averages. For example, only 9.3% of 3rd-grade students at Ashley Academy were proficient in reading, compared to 46.7% in the district and 48.7% statewide.

The high concentration of students from low-income families at Ashley Academy, with 92.15% to 99.2% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's persistent low performance. Nearby Mineral Springs Elementary and The Downtown School, both magnet schools, are performing significantly better academically, suggesting that the magnet school model may be more effective in addressing the needs of the student population served by Ashley Academy.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1647 Ashley School Circle
       Winston Salem, NC  27105


(336) 703-4203

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1481st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,584 Help


Students who attend Ashley Academy usually attend:

High:    Atkins Academic & Technical High
    Early College of Forsyth County
    Middle College of Forsyth County

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  373

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.9%
African American:
45.3%
Two or more races:
3.5%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


 See top rated North Carolina elementary schools

 Compare Ashley Academy to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Ashley Academy ranks worse than 98.4% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 40th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.24. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.9%), African American (45.3%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashley Academy is 14.7. 31 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Ashley Academy employs 25.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashley Academy is $12,584, which is the 9th highest among 42 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashley Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashley Academy 1481st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Ashley Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:


Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Ashley Academy?

Rank History for Ashley Academy

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Ashley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.03 1190th 1276 6.7%
2007 8.62 1245th 1293 3.7%
2008 20.07 1136th 1324 14.2%
2009 12.43 1240th 1354 8.4%
2010 13.24 1246th 1363 8.6%
2011 5.23 1355th 1381 1.9%
2012 1.04 1379th 1388 0.6%
2013 9.24 1334th 1403 4.9%
2014 5.95 1341st 1390 3.5%
2015 2.73 1430th 1440 0.7%
2016 1.29 1422nd 1425 0.2%
2017 0.58 1429th 1429 0.0%
2018 0.55 1434th 1434 0.0%
2019 1.97 1465th 1473 0.5%
2021 3.76 1483rd 1489 0.4%
2022 3.85 1506th 1514 0.5%
2023 10.18 1416th 1502 5.7%
2024 5.24 1481st 1505 1.6%
See the entire list of North Carolina Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ashley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.38 418th 421 0.7%
2019 23.81 444th 497 10.7%
2022 31.65 363rd 485 25.2%
2023 38.15 304th 514 40.9%
2024 23.91 468th 533 12.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.26 1330th 1332 0.2%
2019 4.43 1348th 1361 1.0%
2021 8.06 1320th 1329 0.7%
2022 11.60 1325th 1366 3.0%
2023 21.05 1252nd 1437 12.9%
2024 12.10 1385th 1450 4.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Ashley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.67 1403rd 1405 0.1%
2019 5.03 1400th 1424 1.7%
2021 6.34 1421st 1440 1.3%
2022 5.04 1449th 1458 0.6%
2023 8.84 1397th 1459 4.2%
2024 9.74 1399th 1455 3.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Ashley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.10 804th 878 8.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Ashley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.71 1413th 1413 0.0%
2019 1.32 1425th 1430 0.3%
2021 2.89 1443rd 1444 0.1%
2022 4.61 1452nd 1464 0.8%
2023 12.94 1349th 1461 7.7%
2024 4.60 1445th 1464 1.3%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Ashley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.04 924th 927 0.3%
2019 14.44 899th 949 5.3%
2021 10.72 893rd 896 0.3%
2022 11.02 908th 927 2.0%
2023 25.39 756th 933 19.0%
2024 25.20 771st 924 16.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Ashley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.78 850th 851 0.1%
2019 5.50 861st 865 0.5%
2021 7.76 840th 843 0.4%
2022 15.87 848th 893 5.0%
2023 24.64 760th 915 16.9%
2024 8.59 940th 951 1.2%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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 Academy Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Ashley Academy.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Ashley Academy, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Ashley Academy

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 4 332 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 6 406 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2002 15 378 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2003 15 378 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2004 16 337 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 19 354 1 60 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2006 13 364 3 56 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2007 12 375 2 63 0 n/a n/a 15 467
2008 26 387 2 74 0 n/a n/a 14 503
2009 22 408 1 93 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2010 26 358 1 101 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2011 22 311 0 125 0 0 14 0 472
2012 28 313 0 149 0 0 15 0 505
2013 30 297 0 160 1 0 15 0 503
2014 34 283 0 168 3 0 9 0 497
2015 30 328 0 157 3 0 9 0 527
2016 33 318 0 146 3 0 16 0 516
2017 30 320 0 173 3 0 10 0 536
2018 17 300 0 148 2 0 8 0 475
2019 8 242 1 170 1 0 5 0 427
2020 9 221 2 181 0 0 10 0 423
2021 3 182 2 169 0 0 9 0 365
2022 4 153 2 162 0 0 10 0 331
2023 5 169 0 186 0 0 13 0 373

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 Academy

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 360 22.0 16.4 79.2
2001 447 22.0 20.3 83.9
2002 447 23.0 19.4 89
2003 447 23.0 19.4 89
2004 419 23.0 18.2 82.1
2005 434 23.0 18.9 83.9
2006 436 23.0 19.0 85.6
2007 467 n/a n/a 86.3
2008 503 42.4 11.9 85.3
2009 524 43.7 12.0 82.3
2010 486 43.5 11.2 89.5
2011 472 42.7 11.0 91.9
2012 505 43.5 11.5 88.5
2013 503 43.3 11.6 87.9
2014 497 43.3 11.4 90.3
2015 527 44.0 11.9 99.4
2016 516 41.0 12.5 95.7
2017 536 34.0 15.7 96.3
2018 475 34.1 13.8 99.4
2019 427 33.1 12.8 99.3
2020 423 30.8 13.7 99.3
2021 365 30.5 11.9 99.2
2022 331 27.6 11.9 92.1
2023 373 25.3 14.7 99.2

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 Academy

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 360 22.0 16.4 79.2
2001 447 22.0 20.3 83.9
2002 447 23.0 19.4 89
2003 447 23.0 19.4 89
2004 419 23.0 18.2 82.1
2005 434 23.0 18.9 83.9
2006 436 23.0 19.0 85.6
2007 467 n/a n/a 86.3
2008 503 42.4 11.9 85.3
2009 524 43.7 12.0 82.3
2010 486 43.5 11.2 89.5
2011 472 42.7 11.0 91.9
2012 505 43.5 11.5 88.5
2013 503 43.3 11.6 87.9
2014 497 43.3 11.4 90.3
2015 527 44.0 11.9 99.4
2016 516 41.0 12.5 95.7
2017 536 34.0 15.7 96.3
2018 475 34.1 13.8 99.4
2019 427 33.1 12.8 99.3
2020 423 30.8 13.7 99.3
2021 365 30.5 11.9 99.2
2022 331 27.6 11.9 92.1
2023 373 25.3 14.7 99.2

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 Academy

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,584 (20.5%) $10,000 (79.5%) $12,584

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashley Academy

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 1465th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1416th of 1502 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashley Academy)33.341.5
 8.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)59.258.8
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Ashley Academy)9.912.3
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)51.745.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ashley Academy)10.933.9
 23%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)53.852.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Ashley Academy)15.432.1
 16.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.452.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ashley Academy)21.131.4
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.751.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Ashley Academy)19.620
 0.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.743.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Ashley Academy)42.338.6
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)69.861.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students427373
 12.6%
African American242169
 30.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic170186
 9.4%
Pacific Islander00
White85
 37.5%
Two or More Races513
 160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.3%99.2%
 0.1%


Schools Near Ashley Academy









Frequently Asked Questions about Ashley Academy

Students at Ashley Academy are 50% Hispanic, 45% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 373 students attended Ashley Academy.

Ashley Academy ranks in the bottom 1.6% of North Carolina elementary schools.


Rate Ashley Academy!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Ashley Academy!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 85 milliseconds.