Serving 1,046 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ashton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,046 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Ashton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Ashton Elementary School's student population of 1,046 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,046 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Ashton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashton Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
12%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
71%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Ashton Elementary School is ranked #52 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ashton Elementary School often compared to?
Ashton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeview Elementary School, Southside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ashton Elementary School?
1,046 students attend Ashton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ashton Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashton Elementary School?
Ashton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ashton Elementary School offer ?
Ashton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ashton Elementary School part of?
Ashton Elementary School is part of Sarasota School District.
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