Ashdown Elementary School

About Ashdown Elementary School

Ashdown Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Ashdown, Arkansas. It is part of the Ashdown School District and serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a long history of providing quality education to its students.
Ashdown Elementary School has a strong focus on academic excellence and provides a rigorous curriculum. The school has a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of all students, including gifted and talented, special education, and English as a second language.
The school also offers extracurricular activities such as art, music, physical education, and technology. The school has a vibrant and diverse student body and a supportive and engaging faculty.
Ashdown Elementary School has a strong commitment to the community and is actively involved in local events and initiatives. The school also provides a safe and nurturing environment for its students and staff.
Overall, Ashdown Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. It is a place where students can be challenged and supported in their academic and personal development.

Address:	1323 Foster St Ashdown, AR 71822
Phone:	(870) 898-3711
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	596 students

Overview Ashdown Elementary School

Ashdown Elementary School serves 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Ashdown Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Ashdown Elementary School

Ashdown Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Ashdown Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.