Ashley Elementary School

Ashley Elementary School serves 73 students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Ashley, Michigan. It operates as a regular public school with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4 to 1 — a figure that keeps classroom sizes small and teacher attention focused on individual students. The school earns a composite score of 9.4 out of 10, rated Exceptional.

Academics score 9.3 and growth scores 9.6 — the growth number signals that students here aren't just maintaining high achievement, they're advancing well beyond projected benchmarks. Ranking 17th out of 3,190 public schools in Michigan, Ashley Elementary outperforms 100% of the state's public schools. That standing holds within its grade band as well: among Michigan's 1,602 elementary schools, it places 14th — top 1% of all elementary schools statewide.

Ashley has three public schools total, and this one ranks first among all three. For families comparing elementary options in the area, every data point aligns in the same direction: a small, low-ratio school producing outcomes that place it at the very top of Michigan public education.

With an enrollment of 73 students, Ashley Elementary School 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, Ashley Elementary School 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.