- Enrollment
- 2,992
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbert, AZ
Ashland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ashland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040340001986
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashland Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 46
- schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashland Elementary has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Elementary ranks #5 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ.
School address
District: Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Arizona
NCES ID 040340001986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Ashland Elementary shrank from 817 students in 2022-23 to 758 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 49.6 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 040340001986 · Gilbert, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
741 enr · 15.1:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (2,992 students)
Ashland Elementary shrank from 817 students in 2022-23 to 758 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE held 49.6 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Ashland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
2,992 students
- Gilbert High S
Gilbert High School
2,418 students
- Desert Ridge H
Desert Ridge High
2,103 students
- Campo Verde Hi
Campo Verde High School
1,863 students
- Mesquite High
Mesquite High School
1,303 students
- This school 741
Ashland Elementary
741 students
What this shows Ashland Elementary reports 741 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashland Elementary compares
Ashland Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 73% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 741 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
741
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Arizona - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Ashland Elementary is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilbert Unified District (4239) reports $10,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campo Verde High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,418
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Gilbert
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Williams Field High School
Standard public school
2,150 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Gateway Pointe Elementary
Standard public school
685 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Great Hearts Academies - Arete Prep
Standard public school
540 students
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert
Standard public school
259 students
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 (~741 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashland Elementary
How many students attend Ashland Elementary?
Ashland Elementary has 741 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbert, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 817 (2022-23) → 758 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland Elementary is 15.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 4% lower 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 Ashland Elementary?
13.0% of students at Ashland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ashland Elementary is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Gilbert, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland Elementary?
Ashland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ashland Elementary rank among schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland Elementary ranks #5 of 46 schools in Gilbert, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gilbert on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?
Besides Ashland Elementary, Gilbert Unified District (4239) also operates Highland High School (2,992 students), Gilbert High School (2,418 students), and Desert Ridge High (2,103 students). See the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district page for the complete list.