Ashley Elementary School

anchorbay.misd.net/schools/ashley/

427 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ashley Elementary School is a public school located in New Baltimore, Michigan, serving as part of the Anchor Bay School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the local community, focusing on academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students to foster a supportive and effective learning environment.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the classroom, Ashley Elementary typically offers various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives aimed at building character and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the well-being of its students, the school strives to prepare children for their future educational transitions within the Anchor Bay district.

427

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	13
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
387 (90.6 %)
Two or More
15 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
13 (3.0 %)
Black
9 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Anchor Bay School District
Phone:	(586)725-2801
Website:	http://anchorbay.misd.net/schools/ashley/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 96

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 79