CHARLES S ASHLEY

Charles S Ashley is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Bedford school district, located in New Bedford, MA with about 282 students offering grade levels from 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 18 teachers, Charles S Ashley has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

The Charles S. Ashley Elementary School, located at 122 Rochambeau Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students within the New Bedford Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success.

In addition to its academic programming, the Charles S. Ashley Elementary School focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement to enrich the overall student experience. Through its mission, the school strives to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential, ensuring that students develop the necessary foundational skills to thrive as lifelong learners.

For more information, contact Charles S Ashley at (508) 997-4511 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

122 Rochambeau Street
New Bedford, MA 02745-5449
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CHARLES S ASHLEY is a public Title I school in New Bedford, MA with about 282 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
New Bedford
Total Students:
282
Teachers:
18.22
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 282 students

White
66.0%
Hispanic/Latino
21.6%
Black or African American
6.4%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian
0.7%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.