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#972 of 1,793 schools in MA
Based on limited data
John Ashley
Elementary School · West Springfield · West Springfield, MA
A West Springfield elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
88 Massasoit Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in West Springfield.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where John Ashley 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,595/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,401
Median home value
$307,900
Median rent
$1,121/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
58.5%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BoweEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Gen John J StefanikEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Szetela Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK | 1.8 mi | 240 | Compare → |
| Maurice a Donahue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 430 | 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.
West Springfield
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,668NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Ashley is listed in West Springfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Ashley
John Ashley is a public elementary school in West Springfield, MA, part of West Springfield, serving approximately 204 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 1,793 schools in MA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Ashley
What grades does John Ashley serve?
John Ashley serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend John Ashley?
John Ashley has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Ashley?
The student-teacher ratio at John Ashley is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Ashley rank in MA?
John Ashley ranks #972 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John Ashley's MySchoolScout rating?
John Ashley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is John Ashley a charter school?
No, John Ashley is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John Ashley a Title I school?
No, John Ashley is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 204
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (413) 263-3323
- Area population (ZIP 01089)
- 28,635
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 01089; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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