- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashland, AL
Ashland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ashland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010075000307
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashland Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 455
- students enrolled
Ashland Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Ashland Elementary School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 010075000307 · Ashland, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 16.9:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School of Clay County (533 students)
Ashland Elementary School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ashland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School of Clay County
533 students
- Lineville Elem
Lineville Elementary School
459 students
- This school
Ashland Elementary School
455 students
- Central Jr Hig
Central Jr High School of Clay County
282 students
What this shows Ashland Elementary School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashland Elementary School compares
Ashland Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Alabama - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$11,790
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
African American 14.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Ashland Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clay County reports $11,790 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School of Clay County | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lineville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Jr High School of Clay County | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ashland Elementary School
How many students attend Ashland Elementary School?
Ashland Elementary School has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashland, AL. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Ashland Elementary School?
70.8% of students at Ashland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ashland Elementary School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Ashland, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland Elementary School?
Ashland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Clay County?
Besides Ashland Elementary School, Clay County also operates Central High School of Clay County (533 students), Lineville Elementary School (459 students), and Central Jr High School of Clay County (282 students). See the Clay County district page for the complete list.