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Ashmore Elem School
Elementary School · Charleston Cusd 1 · Ashmore, IL
A Charleston Cusd 1 elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
313 S Ohio St, Ashmore, IL 61912
- Math 15% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ashmore Elem School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 80 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ashmore Elem 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low191/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,542
Median home value
$110,000
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61912; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 96 | Compare → |
| Carl Sandburg Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–3 | Not available | 537 | Compare → |
| Mark Twain Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–K | Not available | 205 | 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.
Charleston Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ashmore Elem School is listed in Charleston CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ashmore Elem School
Ashmore Elem School is a public elementary school in Ashmore, IL, part of Charleston Cusd 1, serving approximately 72 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,627 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ashmore Elem School
What grades does Ashmore Elem School serve?
Ashmore Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Ashmore Elem School?
Ashmore Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashmore Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashmore Elem School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ashmore Elem School rank in IL?
Ashmore Elem School ranks #3,627 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Ashmore Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ashmore Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Ashmore Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashmore Elem School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ashmore Elem School a charter school?
No, Ashmore Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ashmore Elem School a Title I school?
No, Ashmore Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashmore Elem School?
55.6% of students at Ashmore Elem 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Coles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (217) 349-3000
- Area population (ZIP 61912)
- 1,192
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 61912; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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