Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ashford Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 665 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Ashford Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashford Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Ashford Elementary School?
665 students attend Ashford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Ashford Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashford Elementary School?
Ashford Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ashford Elementary School offer ?
Ashford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ashford Elementary School part of?
This is my childrens first year at ashford elem.. and ashford high.. i have 4 children, and they are so happy with there school..and thats hard to find these days, we are very blest to have moved into these school district...i reccomend this school (elementary) to anyone with small children... i havent met one person there that doesnt love there joglll
- Posted by Parent - bould
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 665 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
