Ashland Elementary School

Summary:

Ashland Elementary School is a public K-8 school in Ashland, New Hampshire, serving 159 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating in recent years, with test scores generally below the state and district averages, particularly in the lower grade levels.

One notable characteristic of Ashland Elementary School is its significantly higher percentage of white students (96.86%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as Moultonborough Central School and Campton Elementary School. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 29.56% to 39.76% over the past three school years, which is higher than the rates at some nearby schools.

When compared to other schools in the region, Ashland Elementary School generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores and statewide rankings. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 42% of students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 41% statewide. This suggests that the school may be facing unique challenges or that the surrounding districts, such as the Campton School District and the Newfound Area School District, are outperforming Ashland in certain areas. The school's declining performance and lower test scores compared to the state and district averages warrant further investigation and potential intervention to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-8

 16 Education Dr.
       Ashland, NH  03217-4210


(603) 968-7622

District: Ashland School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 234 New Hampshire Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,807 Help


Students who attend Ashland Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Plymouth Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.8 Help
Number of students:  159

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.9%
Two or more races:
1.3%
African American:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ashland Elementary School ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ashland Elementary School ranks better than 80.8% of middle schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.9%), two or more races (1.3%), Asian (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.7% 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 School is 7.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashland Elementary School is $21,807.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland Elementary School 154th of 234 New Hampshire public elementary schools. (See Ashland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ashland Elementary School 25th of 130 New Hampshire public middle schools. (See Ashland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Ashland School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland School District 75th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ashland Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ashland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.25 114th 238 52.1%
2007 49.78 130th 237 45.1%
2008 55.10 112th 236 52.5%
2009 64.02 86th 240 64.2%
2010 66.69 75th 242 69.0%
2011 53.52 120th 237 49.4%
2012 51.64 130th 241 46.1%
2013 43.92 167th 241 30.7%
2014 30.98 192nd 242 20.7%
2016 56.97 104th 244 57.4%
2017 30.05 176th 229 23.1%
2018 47.25 132nd 231 42.9%
2019 53.31 113th 231 51.1%
2021 56.07 88th 211 58.3%
2022 55.72 102nd 233 56.2%
2023 44.03 141st 237 40.5%
2024 37.45 154th 234 34.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ashland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.88 103rd 194 46.9%
2023 52.84 93rd 199 53.3%
2024 26.64 155th 193 19.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ashland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.40 109th 227 52.0%
2019 51.33 117th 229 48.9%
2021 62.10 76th 209 63.6%
2022 56.05 100th 229 56.3%
2023 44.42 136th 233 41.6%
2024 40.19 149th 228 34.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ashland Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ashland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.86 12th 126 90.5%
2007 71.63 24th 125 80.8%
2008 70.53 28th 129 78.3%
2009 54.10 55th 127 56.7%
2010 68.68 38th 127 70.1%
2011 49.47 65th 128 49.2%
2012 59.75 48th 131 63.4%
2013 79.35 19th 131 85.5%
2014 51.41 68th 132 48.5%
2016 39.11 88th 134 34.3%
2017 30.38 92nd 125 26.4%
2018 48.60 71st 131 45.8%
2019 66.28 40th 128 68.8%
2021 66.95 32nd 125 74.4%
2022 55.69 48th 130 63.1%
2023 63.35 39th 134 70.9%
2024 75.67 25th 130 80.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ashland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.07 83rd 129 35.7%
2019 59.36 42nd 126 66.7%
2021 84.50 14th 123 88.6%
2022 52.79 53rd 129 58.9%
2023 59.94 42nd 132 68.2%
2024 70.04 29th 128 77.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire 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.

Ashland Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Open Quote It used to be a great school but has declined very much in the past couple of years. Great teachers but misguided administration. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ashland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 239 3 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 231 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 236
1993 228 5 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 234
1994 224 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 228
1995 215 3 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 221
1996 215 3 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 221
1997 233 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 215 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1999 227 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2000 205 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2001 204 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2002 174 3 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 180
2003 174 3 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 180
2004 170 2 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 177
2005 169 1 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 175
2006 158 2 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 166
2007 152 2 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 161
2008 149 2 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 157
2009 141 2 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 153
2010 143 2 2 6 0 1 6 0 160
2011 149 2 2 2 0 1 11 0 167
2012 158 0 2 2 0 1 12 0 175
2013 162 0 2 1 0 1 8 0 174
2014 156 1 1 1 0 0 6 0 165
2015 155 0 2 2 0 0 4 0 163
2016 139 0 1 1 0 0 4 0 145
2017 154 0 2 2 0 0 5 0 163
2018 143 0 2 5 0 0 9 0 159
2019 140 2 1 4 0 0 3 0 150
2020 159 2 1 3 0 0 4 0 169
2021 155 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 159
2022 160 0 1 3 0 0 2 0 166
2023 154 1 1 1 0 0 2 0 159

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 244 25.0 9.7 14.3
1992 236 21.5 10.9 24.2
1993 234 19.0 12.3 23.1
1994 228 26.0 8.8 25.9
1995 221 22.0 10.0 7.7
1996 221 22.0 10.0 7.7
1997 238 20.0 11.9 26.9
1998 216 21.6 10.0 26.9
1999 230 16.0 14.4 26.1
2000 206 17.0 12.1 37.4
2001 206 20.0 10.3 31.6
2002 180 16.4 11.0 27.2
2003 180 16.4 11.0 27.2
2004 177 18.1 9.8 29.4
2005 175 18.1 9.7 30.9
2006 166 18.7 8.9 29.5
2007 161 19.3 8.3 30.4
2008 157 18.3 8.6 37.6
2009 153 17.3 8.8 40.5
2010 160 16.4 9.7 46.3
2011 167 16.3 10.2 40.7
2012 175 16.3 10.7 48
2013 174 17.6 9.8 48.9
2014 165 17.0 9.7 52.7
2015 163 17.0 9.5 53.4
2016 145 17.0 8.5 53.8
2017 163 18.0 9.0 51.5
2018 159 18.0 8.8 51.6
2019 150 19.1 7.8 44.7
2020 169 19.2 8.8 43.2
2021 159 19.2 8.2 29.6
2022 166 14.2 11.6 39.8
2023 159 20.2 7.8 32.7

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 244 25.0 9.7 14.3
1992 236 21.5 10.9 24.2
1993 234 19.0 12.3 23.1
1994 228 26.0 8.8 25.9
1995 221 22.0 10.0 7.7
1996 221 22.0 10.0 7.7
1997 238 20.0 11.9 26.9
1998 216 21.6 10.0 26.9
1999 230 16.0 14.4 26.1
2000 206 17.0 12.1 37.4
2001 206 20.0 10.3 31.6
2002 180 16.4 11.0 27.2
2003 180 16.4 11.0 27.2
2004 177 18.1 9.8 29.4
2005 175 18.1 9.7 30.9
2006 166 18.7 8.9 29.5
2007 161 19.3 8.3 30.4
2008 157 18.3 8.6 37.6
2009 153 17.3 8.8 40.5
2010 160 16.4 9.7 46.3
2011 167 16.3 10.2 40.7
2012 175 16.3 10.7 48
2013 174 17.6 9.8 48.9
2014 165 17.0 9.7 52.7
2015 163 17.0 9.5 53.4
2016 145 17.0 8.5 53.8
2017 163 18.0 9.0 51.5
2018 159 18.0 8.8 51.6
2019 150 19.1 7.8 44.7
2020 169 19.2 8.8 43.2
2021 159 19.2 8.2 29.6
2022 166 14.2 11.6 39.8
2023 159 20.2 7.8 32.7

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 School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $21,807

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashland 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 113th of 231 Elementary schoolsRanks 141st of 237 Elementary schools
 10.6%
Ranks 40th of 128 Middle schoolsRanks 39th of 134 Middle schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashland Elementary School)3111
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashland School District)3111
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5752
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Ashland Elementary School)3826
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Ashland School District)3826
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5246
 6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ashland Elementary School)4236
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ashland School District)4236
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)5251
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Ashland Elementary School)7536
 39%
   4th Grade Reading (Ashland School District)7536
 39%
   4th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5550
 5%
5th Grade Reading (Ashland Elementary School)6764
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Ashland School District)6764
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5754
 3%
5th Grade Science (Ashland Elementary School)4255
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Ashland School District)4255
 13%
   5th Grade Science (New Hampshire)3836
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ashland Elementary School)6755
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ashland School District)6755
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4742
 5%
6th Grade Reading (Ashland Elementary School)6768
 1%
   6th Grade Reading (Ashland School District)6768
 1%
   6th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5653
 3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ashland Elementary School)4133
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ashland School District)4133
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4739
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Ashland Elementary School)7158
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (Ashland School District)7158
 13%
   7th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)5654
 2%
All Grades Mathematics (Ashland Elementary School)3633
 3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Ashland School District)3633
 3%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Ashland Elementary School)6251
 11%
   All Grades Reading (Ashland School District)6251
 11%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Ashland Elementary School)4058
 18%
   All Grades Science (Ashland School District)4058
 18%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students150159
 6%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic41
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White140154
 10%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%32.7%
 12%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashland Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 159 students attended Ashland Elementary School.

Students at Ashland Elementary School are 97% White, 1% Two or more races.

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

High : Plymouth Regional High School

Ashland Elementary School ranks 154th of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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