Ashton Elementary School

Ashton Elementary School serves 244 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in the small community of Ashton, Idaho. With 14 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.4:1, allowing for personalized attention in this close-knit learning environment. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking 164th among Idaho's 732 elementary schools, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 62% achieving proficiency or above, while 52% meet or exceed proficiency standards in English language arts and reading. Located on South 1st Street in the heart of Ashton, the school serves a stable rural community where the median household income is $64,787 and only 4% of families live below the poverty line. The surrounding neighborhood reflects a strong sense of community values, with median home values around $271,700 and 28% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

Ashton Elementary provides students with a traditional public school education in Fremont County's remote rural setting, where the pace of life allows families to maintain close connections with their children's educational journey while enjoying the benefits of small-town living.

Located in a rural area, Ashton Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.