Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ashley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 29% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ashley Elementary School's student population of 81 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Go Mustangs!!
School Mascot
Mustangs
School Rankings
Ashley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashley Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
3%
5%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashley Elementary School's ranking?
Ashley Elementary School is ranked #418 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Ashley Elementary School?
81 students attend Ashley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ashley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashley Elementary School?
Ashley Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ashley Elementary School offer ?
Ashley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashley Elementary School part of?
Ashley Elementary School is part of Ashley 9 School District.
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