- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ashley, MI
Ashley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ashley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260348004047
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashley Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ashley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashley Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ashley, MI.
School address
District: Ashley Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260348004047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ashley Elementary School shrank from 79 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 7.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 260348004047 · Ashley, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 10:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ashley Middle School (54 students)
Ashley Elementary School shrank from 79 students in 2022-23 to 73 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 6.8 → 7.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Ashley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ashley Elementary School
60 students
- Ashley Middle
Ashley Middle School
54 students
- Ashley High Sc
Ashley High School
48 students
What this shows Ashley Elementary School reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashley Elementary School compares
Ashley Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 43% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 17% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 8% in Michigan - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$14,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Ashley Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Ashley Community Schools reports $14,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashley Elementary School
How many students attend Ashley Elementary School?
Ashley Elementary School has 60 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ashley, MI. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 73 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashley Elementary School is 10:1, which is 43% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 36% 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 Ashley Elementary School?
63.3% of students at Ashley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ashley Elementary School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Ashley, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashley Elementary School?
Ashley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Ashley Elementary School rank among public schools in Ashley?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashley Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ashley, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ashley Community Schools?
Besides Ashley Elementary School, Ashley Community Schools also operates Ashley Middle School (54 students) and Ashley High School (48 students). See the Ashley Community Schools district page for the complete list.