- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashford, AL
Ashford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ashford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010177001668
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashford Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ashford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashford Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashford Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ashford, AL.
School address
District: Houston County · Alabama
NCES ID 010177001668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Ashford Elementary School grew from 625 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 38.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 010177001668 · Ashford, AL Other · MID · TRAD
668 enr · 17.6:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Rehobeth High School (786 students)
Ashford Elementary School grew from 625 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE held 38.6 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ashford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rehobeth High
Rehobeth High School
786 students
- This school
Ashford Elementary School
668 students
- Wicksburg Elem
Wicksburg Elementary School
636 students
- Rehobeth Eleme
Rehobeth Elementary School
590 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
502 students
- Wicksburg High
Wicksburg High School
461 students
What this shows Ashford Elementary School reports 668 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashford Elementary School compares
Ashford Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 9% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 668 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
668
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Alabama - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 668 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
African American 23.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Ashford Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston County reports $10,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehobeth High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wicksburg Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rehobeth Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wicksburg High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~668 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashford Elementary School
How many students attend Ashford Elementary School?
Ashford Elementary School has 668 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashford, AL. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashford Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashford Elementary School?
64.3% of students at Ashford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ashford Elementary School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Ashford, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashford Elementary School?
Ashford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ashford Elementary School rank among public schools in Ashford?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashford Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ashford, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Houston County?
Besides Ashford Elementary School, Houston County also operates Rehobeth High School (786 students), Wicksburg Elementary School (636 students), and Rehobeth Elementary School (590 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.