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#570 of 990 schools in CT
Ashford School
Elementary School · Ashford School District · Ashford, CT
An elementary school in Ashford, CT where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
440 Westford Rd., Ashford, CT 06278
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ashford School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ashford 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,969
Median home value
$315,700
Median rent
$1,230/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Center SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–4 | 5.0 mi | 214 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ashford School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ashford School is listed in Ashford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ashford School
Ashford School is a public elementary school in Ashford, CT, part of Ashford School District, serving approximately 354 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #570 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ashford School
What grades does Ashford School serve?
Ashford School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ashford School?
Ashford School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashford School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashford School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ashford School rank in CT?
Ashford School ranks #570 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Ashford School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ashford School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Ashford School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashford School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ashford School a charter school?
No, Ashford School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ashford School a Title I school?
No, Ashford School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashford School?
32.8% of students at Ashford 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 5
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (860) 429-6419
- Area population (ZIP 06278)
- 4,345
- Area average commute
- 34.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 06278; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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