ASHLAND ELEM. AND BR.

ASHLAND ELEM. AND BR. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ST. LOUIS CITY school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 285 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 22 teachers, ASHLAND ELEM. AND BR. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Ashland Elementary and Branch, located in the O’Fallon neighborhood of North St. Louis, serves as a community-focused public school within the Saint Louis Public School District. The school provides foundational education for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing a curriculum designed to build core academic competencies in literacy and mathematics while fostering social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school typically focuses on creating a stable, supportive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its urban student population.

The "Branch" designation often refers to the school’s historical or logistical structure, where it operates in conjunction with nearby district facilities or programs to accommodate its student body. Like many schools in the district, Ashland Elementary prioritizes community engagement and family partnership to help bridge the opportunity gap. The school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school by cultivating a safe learning atmosphere that encourages curiosity and consistent attendance.

For more information, contact ASHLAND ELEM. AND BR. at (314) 385-4767 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.