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#563 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 43% in state

Ashland Elem

Elementary School · Ashland · Ashland, KS

An elementary school in Ashland, KS serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

P.O. Box 187, Ashland, KS 67831

  • Math 53% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 38% proficient (2025)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency46% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$17,220
Chronic Absenteeism13.5%

Students at Ashland Elem score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ashland Elem 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,045

Median home value

$70,000

Median rent

$738/mo

College educated

31.2%

Homeownership

68%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67831; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Ashland

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$17,220NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ashland Elem is listed in Ashland; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ashland Elem

Ashland Elem is a public elementary school in Ashland, KS, part of Ashland, serving approximately 96 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #563 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ashland Elem

What grades does Ashland Elem serve?

Ashland Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Ashland Elem?

Ashland Elem has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Ashland Elem is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ashland Elem rank in KS?

Ashland Elem ranks #563 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Ashland Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Ashland Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Ashland Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ashland Elem has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ashland Elem a charter school?

No, Ashland Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ashland Elem a Title I school?

No, Ashland Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ashland Elem?

44.8% of students at Ashland Elem 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 – 5th
Enrollment
96
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.5%
Area population (ZIP 67831)
1,048
Area median age
47.6
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 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 67831; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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