ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT school district, located in ASHTON, ID with about 269 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 13 teachers, ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 168 South 1st Street in Ashton, Idaho, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community within the Fremont County Joint School District. Situated in the heart of a small, rural town, the school plays a central role in the lives of local families, providing primary education that emphasizes fundamental academic skills, character development, and community engagement. Its location in Ashton reflects the school’s commitment to fostering a close-knit learning environment where students can thrive in a supportive, smaller-scale setting.

As a public elementary school, the institution is dedicated to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by maintaining a curriculum aligned with state educational standards. The school environment typically benefits from the community-oriented atmosphere of Ashton, allowing for strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders. By focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, Ashton Elementary strives to provide a stable, high-quality educational experience that meets the unique needs of its rural student population.

For more information, contact ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 652-7601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.