ASHLAND DISTRICT SCHOOL

Ashland District School is a Title I public school that is part of the RSU 32/MSAD 32 school district, located in Ashland, ME with about 291 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 District School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 District School, located in Ashland, Maine, serves as a central hub for K-12 education in the northern Aroostook County region. Operating under the Maine School Administrative District (MSAD) 32, the school is deeply integrated into its rural surroundings, emphasizing a community-focused approach to learning. The institution provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for both higher education and the local workforce, maintaining a small-school environment that allows for more personalized attention between staff and students.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ashland District School takes advantage of its location in the Maine North Woods by offering extracurricular activities that reflect the area's heritage and outdoor culture. The school is known for being a focal point for the small town of Ashland, often hosting community events and athletic competitions that bring residents together. By blending traditional educational standards with a supportive, close-knit atmosphere, the school strives to foster both academic achievement and civic responsibility among its student body.

For more information, contact Ashland District School at (207) 435-3481 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

180 Presque Isle Rd
Ashland, ME 04732
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ASHLAND DISTRICT SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ashland, ME with about 291 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Maine

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
RSU 32/MSAD 32
Total Students:
291
Teachers:
22.5
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 schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 291 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ASHLAND DISTRICT SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.

White
99.0%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.