- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Springfield, MA
John Ashley
Federal NCES profile for John Ashley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251251002504
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Ashley earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in West Springfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 148
- students enrolled
John Ashley has class sizes smaller than 81% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Ashley ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in West Springfield, MA.
School address
District: West Springfield · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251251002504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
John Ashley grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+17.2%).
Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 251251002504 · West Springfield, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 9.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Springfield High (1,231 students)
John Ashley grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+17.2%). Teacher FTE added 15.2 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
John Ashley in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Springfie
West Springfield High
1,231 students
- West Springfie
West Springfield Middle
909 students
- Philip G Cobur
Philip G Coburn
699 students
- John R Fausey 435
John R Fausey
435 students
- Tatham 277
Tatham
277 students
- This school 148
John Ashley
148 students
What this shows John Ashley reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Ashley compares
John Ashley is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.4%
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
$19,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 114 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 52.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, John Ashley is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for West Springfield reports $19,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Ashley Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Springfield High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Springfield Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Philip G Coburn | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John R Fausey | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tatham | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Ashley's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in West Springfield
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Philip G Coburn
Standard public school
699 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
John R Fausey
Standard public school
435 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Tatham
Standard public school
277 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Memorial
Standard public school
189 students 9:1 students per teacher
Mittineague
Standard public school
110 students 6.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Ashley
How many students attend John Ashley?
John Ashley has 148 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Springfield, MA. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Ashley?
The student-teacher ratio at John Ashley is 9.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Ashley?
The largest demographic group at John Ashley is White at 52.7% of enrollment, in West Springfield, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Ashley?
John Ashley has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 John Ashley rank among elementary schools in West Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, John Ashley ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in West Springfield, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in West Springfield?
Besides John Ashley, West Springfield also operates West Springfield High (1,231 students), West Springfield Middle (909 students), and Philip G Coburn (699 students). See the West Springfield district page for the complete list.