Ashland Elem

Ashland Elementary serves 96 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Ashland, Kansas. It earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — a mark that places it among the strongest performers in the state and qualifies it for the Exceptional designation. Academic performance scores a 9.1, and growth reaches a perfect 10.0, signaling that students here don't just perform well on tests — they make consistent, measurable gains year over year.

Those results translate into a clear statewide standing. Ashland ranks 24th out of 1,293 public schools in Kansas, outperforming 98% of the state's schools across all grade levels. Among elementary schools specifically, it places 23rd out of 711 — firmly in the top 4% of its peer group statewide.

With a student-teacher ratio of 13.7 to 1, the school keeps class sizes tight relative to its 96-student enrollment. As a regular public school and the top-ranked of three schools in Ashland, it consistently delivers outcomes that much larger schools across Kansas fail to match.

With an enrollment of 96 students, Ashland Elem is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Ashland Elem 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.