ASHFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ashford Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Houston County school district, located in Ashford, AL with about 658 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 38 teachers, Ashford Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Ashford Elementary School is a public school located in Ashford, Alabama, serving students within the Houston County School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core educational standards, literacy, and numeracy. It is committed to fostering the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its students, preparing them for success as they transition to middle school levels.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Houston County Board of Education, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By maintaining a structured curriculum and promoting a positive school culture, Ashford Elementary strives to create an inclusive space where students can develop foundational skills and good character. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or extracurricular offerings can find detailed information through the official Houston County Board of Education website at http://www.hcboe.us.
For more information, contact Ashford Elementary School at (334) 726-5958 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ashford, AL 36312
(334) 726-5958
http://www.hcboe.us
ASHFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ashford, AL with about 658 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Houston County
- Total Students:
- 658
- Teachers:
- 38
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 658 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ASHFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 71.0%
- Black or African American
- 23.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 43.2%
- Male
- 56.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.