Enrollment
60
Elementary
DISTRICT 51 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ASHLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 260348004047
Ashley Elementary School
104 NEW ST, ASHLEY, MI 48806 · (989) 847-2102 · Gratiot County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL60 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
9.1:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.0:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
45 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 11 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 14 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 13 | 22% |
| Grade 3 | 9 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 13 | 22% |
This year's kindergarten class (11) is 15% smaller than its 4th grade class (13).
Student demographics
24%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Ashley Elementary School→Ashley Middle School
Based on grade levels within Ashley Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Ashley Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Elementary School this school | 60 | 75.0% | N/A |
| Hillsdale Preparatory School HILLSDALE | 60 | 71.7% | N/A |
| Rapid City Elementary School RAPID CITY | 70 | 77.1% | N/A |
| Drummond Island Elem School DRUMMOND ISLAND | 53 | 66.0% | N/A |
| OwendaleGagetown Elementary School OWENDALE | 67 | 88.1% | N/A |
| Rose City School Rose City | 103 | 82.5% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Ashley Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan | In Gratiot County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 60 | #1,589 of 1,630 | #10 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
60
-27 (-31%) vs 2020
-74% since 1990-91, when it was 231
Student : Teacher
9.1:1
was 12.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 60 | 6.6 | 9.1:1 | 75% (45) |
| 2023-24 | 73 | 7.2 | 10.2:1 | 78% (57) |
| 2022-23 | 79 | 6.8 | 11.6:1 | 72% (57) |
| 2020-21 | 87 | 7 | 12.4:1 | 77% (67) |
| 2017-18 | 86 | 7.5 | 11.4:1 | 78% (67) |
| 2015-16 | 90 | 6 | 15.0:1 | 71% (64) |
| 2010-11 | 130 | 7 | 18.6:1 | 58% (76) |
| 2000-01 | 199 | 12 | 16.6:1 | 38% (75) |
| 1990-91 | 231 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ashley Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 30% (86 to 60); teachers down 12% (7.5 to 6.6).
About Ashley Elementary School
Families in ASHLEY, Michigan, are served by Ashley Elementary School, a very small elementary school. It enrolls 60 students in 2024-25. The grades offered are pre-K through 4. The school is 84% below the average for elementary schools in Michigan.
Ashley Elementary School is one school in Ashley Community Schools, a system of 4 schools with 203 students.
The share of White students at Ashley Elementary School is 87%. Enrollment also includes 8% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. In Gratiot County overall, the White share is about 86%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 24%.
The school had 6.6 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Michigan is 15.8:1. The school reported 75% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. That rate is above the 64% average among public schools in Gratiot County.
For Gratiot County, Census Bureau data show median household income comes to about $63,556, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. The county has 24 public schools and about 5,245 students.
Measured in a straight line, Ashley High School is less than a tenth of a mile from Ashley Elementary School. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Distant.
The school shrank from 87 students in 2020-21 to 60 in 2024-25. Federal data show the ratio falling from 12.4:1 to 9.1:1.
Ashley Elementary School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Gratiot County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
41,385
Census ACS
Median income
$63,556
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
24
5,245 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ashley Community Schools
- Ashley Middle SchoolMiddle · 54 students
- Ashley High SchoolHigh · 48 students
- Gratiot Continuous Learning CenterHigh · 41 students
Other schools in ASHLEY
- Ashley Middle SchoolMiddle · 54 students
- Ashley High SchoolHigh · 48 students
Other Ashley Elementary schools
5 other US public schools in 5 states are named Ashley Elementary. Ashley Elementary School is the 6th largest of the 6.
- Ashley Elementary SchoolNEW BALTIMORE, MI · 441 students
- Ashley Elementary SchoolFRISCO, TX · 572 students
- Ashley Elementary SchoolDENVER, CO · 387 students
- Ashley ElementaryFayetteville, NC · 180 students
- ASHLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAshley, ND · 74 students
Nearby schools
- Ashley High School0.0 mi · 48
- Ashley Middle School0.0 mi · 54
- Eureka School6.5 mi · 114
- EE Knight Elementary School7.8 mi · 296
- South Elementary School9.3 mi · 234
- Ithaca High School10.0 mi · 442
Frequently asked questions
About Ashley Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Ashley Elementary School?
Ashley Elementary School enrolls approximately 60 students in grades PK-04.
Is Ashley Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Ashley Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashley Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Ashley Elementary School is approximately 9.1:1 (7 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Ashley Elementary School?
At Ashley Elementary School, the student body is approximately 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more.
What district is Ashley Elementary School in?
Ashley Elementary School is part of Ashley Community Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.