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John Ashley
Elementary School · West Springfield
88 Massasoit Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089
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Enrollment
204
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
204
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
6.1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#972 of 1,793
In West Springfield
#6 of 9
public schools
In district
#5 of 8
West Springfield
Academic performance
7.0 / 10
Very Good
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John Ashley
Elementary School in West Springfield · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About John Ashley
John Ashley is a public elementary school in West Springfield, MA, part of West Springfield. John Ashley serves approximately 204 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. John Ashley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #972 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
- This school 6.1 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- MA avg 6.3
Score Breakdown
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How John Ashley Compares
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Funding & Resources
Location
88 Massasoit Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering John Ashley may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John R Fausey (rated 7.7/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is German Gerena Community School (rated 7.2/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Springfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Maurice A Donahue Elementary (rated 6.7/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Holyoke), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in West Springfield, see our West Springfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gen John J Stefanik Chicopee | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
| West Springfield Middle West Springfield | 1.7 mi | 4.3 |
| Bowe Chicopee | 1.4 mi | 3.5 |
| West Springfield High West Springfield | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Maurice A Donahue Elementary Holyoke | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| John R Fausey West Springfield | 1.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Holyoke STEM Academy Holyoke | 2.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Szetela Early Childhood Center Chicopee | 1.8 mi | 3.9 |
| Holyoke Community Charter School Holyoke | 2.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Lt Elmer J McMahon Elementary Holyoke | 2.5 mi | 6.4 |
| ST STANISLAUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chicopee | 1.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Impact Prep at Chestnut Springfield | 2.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Chestnut Accelerated Middle School (Talented and Gifted) Springfield | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Springfield Legacy Academy Springfield | 2.4 mi | 6.7 |
| German Gerena Community School Springfield | 2.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Springfield Middle School Springfield | 2.5 mi | — |
| Brightwood Springfield | 2.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Lincoln Springfield | 2.6 mi | 5.2 |
| Dupont Middle Chicopee | 2.2 mi | 5.2 |
| ST JOAN OF ARC SCHOOL Chicopee | 2.4 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01089 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,401
Median Home Value
$307,900
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
Population
28,635
College Educated
34.9%
Homeownership
58.5%
Avg Commute
18.8 min
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Median Age
39.4
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| EAST BOSTON CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL East Boston, MA | 6.1 |
| Jireh Swift New Bedford, MA | 6.1 |
| Johnson Nahant, MA | 6.1 |
| Oakdale Dedham, MA | 6.1 |
| Plains Elementary South Hadley, MA | 6.1 |
| ST JOHN SCHOOL Boston, MA | 6.1 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- 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
Resources & Links
District
West Springfield- District Enrollment
- 3,966
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,668
- District Rank
- #5 of 8
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