Very Good
#344 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 33% in state
Ashdown Elementary School
Elementary School · Ashdown School District · Ashdown, AR
An elementary school in Ashdown, AR where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1323 FOSTER, Ashdown, AR 71822
- Math 30% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs AR 37% (2025)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ashdown Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 28% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ashdown Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,240/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ashdown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,851
Median home value
$120,300
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
19.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71822; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ashdown School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,661NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ashdown Elementary School is listed in ASHDOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ashdown Elementary School
Ashdown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ashdown, AR, part of Ashdown School District, serving approximately 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #344 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ashdown Elementary School
What grades does Ashdown Elementary School serve?
Ashdown Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Ashdown Elementary School?
Ashdown Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashdown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashdown Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ashdown Elementary School rank in AR?
Ashdown Elementary School ranks #344 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Ashdown Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ashdown Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ashdown Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashdown Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Ashdown Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ashdown Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ashdown Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ashdown Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashdown Elementary School?
73.4% of students at Ashdown Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Little River County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (870) 898-3711
- Area population (ZIP 71822)
- 7,830
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 71822; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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