Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ashland Elem. And Br. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashland Elem. And Br. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ashland Elem. And Br.'s student population of 205 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Ashland Elem. And Br. ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashland Elem. And Br. is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2056 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
97%
15%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashland Elem. And Br.'s ranking?
Ashland Elem. And Br. is ranked #2056 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ashland Elem. And Br.?
205 students attend Ashland Elem. And Br..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Ashland Elem. And Br. students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashland Elem. And Br.?
Ashland Elem. And Br. has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ashland Elem. And Br. offer ?
Ashland Elem. And Br. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashland Elem. And Br. part of?
Ashland Elem. And Br. is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Ashland Elem. And Br. located?
Ashland Elem. And Br. is located in the Penrose neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Penrose.
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