Ashford School

Summary:

Ashford School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Ashford, Connecticut, with a student population of 367. The school is part of the Ashford School District, which is ranked 110 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ashford School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.11%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, such as North Windham School, which has a majority Hispanic student population (75.06%). The school's test scores are mixed, with strong performance in 3rd grade math (70% proficient) and 6th grade ELA (68.8% proficient), but struggles in 5th grade math (26.7% proficient) and 8th grade math (34.1% proficient). Ashford School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.42%), higher than the nearby Tolland Intermediate School (18.67%) but lower than high-poverty schools like North Windham (76.96%). The school spends $19,169 per student, which is higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.9.

Ashford School's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 180th out of 519 schools in 2016-2017 to 285th out of 497 schools in 2023-2024, suggesting the school may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other schools in the state. The school's low ranking for its white student population (225th out of 250 schools) indicates there may be significant achievement gaps between white students and other racial/ethnic groups within the school. While Ashford School performs better than the nearby North Windham School, one of the lowest-performing schools in the state, it lags behind the higher-performing Tolland Intermediate School in terms of test scores and statewide ranking. The school's relatively high spending per student and low district ranking may suggest funding challenges and difficulty allocating resources effectively to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 440 Westford Rd.
       Ashford, CT  06278


(860) 429-6419

District: Ashford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
285th of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,959 Help


Students who attend Ashford School usually attend:

High:    E. O. Smith High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  354

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.3%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Compare Details Ashford School ranks worse than 57.3% of elementary schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.59. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ashford School ranks better than 52% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.3%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashford School is 8.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashford School is $23,959.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashford School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashford School 285th of 497 Connecticut public elementary schools. (See Ashford School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ashford School 120th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Ashford School in the ranking list.)

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Ashford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashford School District 110th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ashford School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ashford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.12 341st 570 40.2%
2007 49.50 368th 568 35.2%
2008 46.01 382nd 565 32.4%
2009 50.01 375th 566 33.7%
2010 50.19 370th 579 36.1%
2011 48.02 376th 565 33.5%
2012 57.70 318th 564 43.6%
2013 57.69 304th 557 45.4%
2015 62.00 241st 551 56.3%
2016 58.80 225th 518 56.6%
2017 67.85 180th 519 65.3%
2018 51.70 267th 532 49.8%
2019 35.06 340th 522 34.9%
2021 67.30 193rd 538 64.1%
2022 50.97 243rd 490 50.4%
2023 49.29 242nd 491 50.7%
2024 40.59 285th 497 42.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ashford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.09 171st 445 61.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Ashford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.67 259th 296 12.5%
2019 11.07 277th 295 6.1%
2021 38.25 218th 327 33.3%
2022 42.03 175th 252 30.6%
2023 25.73 221st 262 15.6%
2024 15.18 225th 250 10.0%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ashford School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ashford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.35 123rd 248 50.4%
2007 61.41 124th 250 50.4%
2008 70.31 97th 252 61.5%
2009 67.90 109th 255 57.3%
2010 59.68 143rd 268 46.6%
2011 54.38 156th 269 42.0%
2012 55.58 160th 272 41.2%
2013 59.14 150th 278 46.0%
2015 52.49 134th 280 52.1%
2016 52.41 117th 246 52.4%
2017 60.71 98th 250 60.8%
2018 66.29 94th 249 62.2%
2019 57.48 112th 259 56.8%
2021 61.39 104th 275 62.2%
2022 38.65 138th 250 44.8%
2024 49.64 120th 250 52.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ashford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.45 110th 224 50.9%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Ashford School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.88 106th 168 36.9%
2019 31.84 120th 166 27.7%
2021 38.78 102nd 175 41.7%
2022 18.91 127th 151 15.9%
2024 20.62 126th 154 18.2%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ashford School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 414 8 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1989 430 5 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 439
1990 436 8 1 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 450
1991 466 5 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1992 457 7 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 474
1993 481 9 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1994 506 9 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1995 530 13 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1996 530 13 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1997 548 12 4 8 3 n/a n/a 0 575
1998 556 15 6 9 7 n/a n/a 0 593
1999 517 11 6 11 7 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 502 11 6 9 6 n/a n/a 0 534
2001 533 8 4 4 3 n/a n/a 0 552
2002 544 8 8 15 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2003 544 8 8 15 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2004 539 9 12 12 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2005 526 15 12 24 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2006 511 10 10 24 1 n/a n/a 0 556
2007 481 12 10 20 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2008 460 10 9 20 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2009 438 7 10 25 5 n/a n/a 0 485
2010 433 6 10 22 4 n/a n/a 0 475
2011 424 5 8 29 0 0 10 0 476
2012 406 5 11 39 0 1 19 0 481
2013 381 10 11 24 0 0 13 0 439
2014 363 10 9 27 0 0 13 0 422
2015 369 3 3 32 0 0 8 0 415
2016 337 14 6 27 0 1 12 0 397
2017 340 9 9 30 0 1 17 0 406
2018 330 9 5 32 0 1 17 0 394
2019 344 8 5 31 0 1 20 0 409
2020 330 7 4 31 0 1 17 0 390
2021 314 10 5 26 0 1 14 0 370
2022 314 7 7 34 0 1 18 0 381
2023 305 8 8 31 0 0 15 0 367
2024 302 6 6 29 0 0 11 0 354

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ashford School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 424 32.0 13.2 n/a
1989 439 32.9 13.3 n/a
1990 450 35.2 12.7 n/a
1991 478 35.2 13.5 n/a
1992 474 34.3 13.8 12.9
1993 498 32.9 15.1 1.2
1994 520 37.1 14.0 15
1995 553 39.0 14.2 15.2
1996 553 39.0 14.2 15.2
1997 575 39.5 14.6 6.3
1998 593 41.7 14.2 6.6
1999 552 43.0 12.8 11.2
2000 534 42.5 12.6 10.5
2001 552 41.4 13.3 n/a
2002 576 43.0 13.4 9.5
2003 576 43.0 13.4 9.5
2004 573 44.8 12.8 10.6
2005 577 39.2 14.7 n/a
2006 556 38.6 14.4 15.1
2007 524 38.0 13.8 15.6
2008 500 44.6 11.2 14.2
2009 485 50.3 10.6 19
2010 475 48.3 9.8 21.9
2011 476 46.5 10.2 22.9
2012 481 46.5 10.3 29.5
2013 439 44.5 9.8 33
2014 422 44.0 9.5 29.6
2015 415 43.0 9.6 32.3
2016 397 42.0 9.4 33.8
2017 406 42.5 9.5 29.1
2018 394 43.0 9.1 30.7
2019 409 41.0 9.9 38.1
2020 390 44.0 8.8 39.5
2021 370 39.0 9.4 37.8
2022 381 35.0 10.8 32.8
2023 367 40.9 8.9 35.4
2024 354 41.0 8.6 32.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ashford School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 424 32.0 13.2 n/a
1989 439 32.9 13.3 n/a
1990 450 35.2 12.7 n/a
1991 478 35.2 13.5 n/a
1992 474 34.3 13.8 12.9
1993 498 32.9 15.1 1.2
1994 520 37.1 14.0 15
1995 553 39.0 14.2 15.2
1996 553 39.0 14.2 15.2
1997 575 39.5 14.6 6.3
1998 593 41.7 14.2 6.6
1999 552 43.0 12.8 11.2
2000 534 42.5 12.6 10.5
2001 552 41.4 13.3 n/a
2002 576 43.0 13.4 9.5
2003 576 43.0 13.4 9.5
2004 573 44.8 12.8 10.6
2005 577 39.2 14.7 n/a
2006 556 38.6 14.4 15.1
2007 524 38.0 13.8 15.6
2008 500 44.6 11.2 14.2
2009 485 50.3 10.6 19
2010 475 48.3 9.8 21.9
2011 476 46.5 10.2 22.9
2012 481 46.5 10.3 29.5
2013 439 44.5 9.8 33
2014 422 44.0 9.5 29.6
2015 415 43.0 9.6 32.3
2016 397 42.0 9.4 33.8
2017 406 42.5 9.5 29.1
2018 394 43.0 9.1 30.7
2019 409 41.0 9.9 38.1
2020 390 44.0 8.8 39.5
2021 370 39.0 9.4 37.8
2022 381 35.0 10.8 32.8
2023 367 40.9 8.9 35.4
2024 354 41.0 8.6 32.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashford School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $19,090
2019 $19,169
2020 $20,320
2021 $21,832
2022 $21,943
2023 $23,959

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashford School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 340th of 522 Elementary schoolsRanks 242nd of 491 Elementary schools
 15.8%
Ranks 112th of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 138th of 250 Middle schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashford School)45.751.4
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashford School District)44.751.4
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.345.5
 8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashford School)43.640.9
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashford School District)43.640.9
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)54.648.8
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ashford School)61.955
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ashford School District)61.955
 6.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)58.151.3
 6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ashford School)35.747.5
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ashford School District)35.747.5
 11.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.541.8
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ashford School)34.519.4
 15.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ashford School District)34.519.4
 15.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)45.437.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ashford School)51.328.2
 23.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ashford School District)51.327.5
 23.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ashford School)70.547.6
 22.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ashford School District)70.547.6
 22.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.849.2
 6.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ashford School)45.526.2
 19.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ashford School District)45.526.2
 19.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.534.3
 9.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students409367
 10.3%
African American88
American Indian00
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic3131
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White344305
 11.3%
Two or More Races2015
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.1%35.4%
 2.7%


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Ashford School ranks 285th of 497 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ashford School usually go on to attend:

High : E. O. Smith High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 354 students attended Ashford School.

Students at Ashford School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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