Ashley Elementary School

www.ashleyschools.net

79 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Ashley Elementary School, located in Ashley, Michigan, serves as a central hub for primary education within its rural community. As part of the Ashley Community Schools district, the elementary program is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic fundamentals, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character among its young students. The school focuses on creating a personalized educational experience, leveraging its small-town setting to build close relationships between faculty, students, and local families.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school strives to prepare students for academic success through a variety of classroom instruction and community-integrated activities. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth, Ashley Elementary aims to provide a firm foundation for learners as they progress toward middle and high school. The school's commitment to excellence is reflected in its efforts to keep parents and the community engaged through its online platform, ensuring transparency and consistent communication regarding school programs and district updates.

Total Students

6.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	8
American Indian	1

White
70 (88.6 %)
Hispanic
8 (10.1 %)
American Indian
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ashley Community Schools
Phone:	(989)847-2102
Website:	http://www.ashleyschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 16

Grade 3 21

Grade 4 13