ASHMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Ashmore Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Charleston CUSD 1 school district, located in Ashmore, IL with about 113 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 8 teachers, Ashmore Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Ashmore Elementary School, located in the village of Ashmore, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Charleston Community Unit School District No. 1, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment for students in their early academic years. Its small-town setting emphasizes a close-knit school culture where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention and the development of core academic and social skills.
As a public elementary school, Ashmore is committed to meeting state educational standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages student growth. By maintaining a smaller student body, the school is able to facilitate strong partnerships between teachers, students, and parents. The facility serves as a central hub for the Ashmore community, dedicated to preparing young learners for their transition into the middle school level within the broader district framework.
For more information, contact Ashmore Elem School at (217) 349-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Ashmore, IL 61912-0219
(217) 349-3000
ASHMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ashmore, IL with about 113 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Charleston CUSD 1
- Total Students:
- 113
- Teachers:
- 8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 113 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ASHMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Female
- 43.4%
- Male
- 56.6%
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.