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Ashton Elementary School

997 Ashton Upland Road
Ashton, WV 25503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ashton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ashton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ashton Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ashton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashton Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#357 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ashton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ashton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ashton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ashton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ashton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ashton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ashton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
98%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ashton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ashton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ashton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Ashton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ashton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ashton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashton Elementary School's ranking?
Ashton Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Ashton Elementary School often compared to?
Ashton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Haven Elementary School, Leon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Ashton Elementary School?
334 students attend Ashton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Ashton Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashton Elementary School?
Ashton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashton Elementary School offer ?
Ashton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashton Elementary School part of?
Ashton Elementary School is part of Mason County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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