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Ashland School

Summary:

Ashland School is an elementary school in Ashland, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 65 students. The school is part of the Ashland Elementary District, which is ranked 272 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ashland School has a predominantly Native American student population, with 84.62% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year.

Ashland School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Montana elementary schools, with a statewide ranking of 307 out of 332 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the state average, with only 14.71% of students proficient or better in both mathematics and reading, compared to the state averages of 36.59% and 46.03%, respectively. Despite a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school's spending per student is significantly higher than the state average, suggesting challenges in effectively utilizing its resources to improve student outcomes.

Comparing Ashland School to the nearby Lame Deer School, which serves a similar demographic of predominantly Native American students, highlights the broader educational challenges faced by schools in this region of Montana. While Lame Deer School's academic performance is even lower than Ashland School's, the struggles of both schools suggest that the Ashland Elementary District and the surrounding communities may be facing significant obstacles in providing quality education to their students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 8 Old Mission Road
       Ashland, MT  59003

(406) 784-2568

District: Ashland Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
307th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,605 Help


Students who attend Ashland School usually attend:

Middle:    Ashland 7-8

Student/teacher ratio:  7.4 Help
Number of students:  62

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
91.9%
Hispanic:
3.2%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ashland School ranks worse than 92.5% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (91.9%), Hispanic (3.2%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashland School is 7.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashland School is $29,605.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ashland School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ashland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland Elementary 272nd of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ashland School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 1.70 186th 190 2.1%
2010 7.50 233rd 241 3.3%
2021 6.03 340th 356 4.5%
2022 4.02 318th 329 3.3%
2023 8.75 307th 332 7.5%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ashland School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 92 92
1991 47 0 3 2 30 n/a n/a 0 82
1992 50 0 0 0 33 n/a n/a 0 83
1993 58 0 2 0 41 n/a n/a 0 101
1994 54 2 0 4 36 n/a n/a 0 96
1995 40 2 0 3 36 n/a n/a 0 81
1996 40 2 0 3 36 n/a n/a 0 81
1997 40 1 0 5 34 n/a n/a 0 80
1998 46 0 0 5 28 n/a n/a 0 79
1999 50 0 2 4 47 n/a n/a 0 103
2000 30 0 1 6 44 n/a n/a 0 81
2001 22 0 1 2 38 n/a n/a 0 63
2002 13 0 0 2 27 n/a n/a 0 42
2003 13 0 0 2 27 n/a n/a 0 42
2004 13 0 0 3 38 n/a n/a 0 54
2005 8 1 0 0 46 n/a n/a 0 55
2006 5 1 0 2 51 n/a n/a 0 59
2007 10 0 0 2 38 n/a n/a 0 50
2008 6 1 0 0 35 n/a n/a 0 42
2009 5 2 0 1 38 n/a n/a 0 46
2010 8 0 0 1 56 n/a n/a 0 65
2011 6 0 0 2 55 0 2 0 65
2012 10 0 0 1 46 0 3 0 60
2013 10 0 0 0 46 0 1 0 57
2014 6 0 0 0 53 0 3 0 62
2015 3 0 0 3 55 0 2 0 63
2016 2 0 2 0 55 0 0 0 59
2017 1 0 2 0 50 0 0 0 53
2018 0 0 0 1 60 0 0 0 61
2019 2 0 0 0 52 0 0 0 54
2020 1 0 0 1 46 0 0 0 48
2021 4 0 0 0 49 0 1 0 54
2022 6 0 0 3 63 0 2 0 74
2023 2 0 0 2 55 0 6 0 65
2024 1 0 0 2 57 0 2 0 62

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 Ashland School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 92 10.0 9.2 35.9
1991 82 6.0 13.6 43.9
1992 83 7.0 11.8 48.2
1993 101 10.0 10.1 41.6
1994 96 10.3 9.3 45.8
1995 81 8.6 9.4 48.1
1996 81 8.6 9.4 48.1
1997 80 7.6 10.5 46.3
1998 79 7.6 10.4 41.8
1999 103 7.1 14.5 56.3
2000 81 7.0 11.6 64.2
2001 63 8.5 7.4 50.8
2002 42 5.1 8.2 45.2
2003 42 5.1 8.2 45.2
2004 54 4.4 12.3 72.2
2005 55 7.4 7.4 69.1
2006 59 8.7 6.8 91.5
2007 50 5.8 8.6 82
2008 42 4.5 9.3 88.1
2009 46 4.6 10.0 93.5
2010 65 6.3 10.2 95.4
2011 65 8.3 7.7 95.4
2012 60 5.4 10.9 95
2013 57 5.7 9.8 94.7
2014 62 5.6 11.0 71
2015 63 6.0 10.5 100
2016 59 8.0 7.3 100
2017 53 6.5 8.1 100
2018 61 6.0 10.1 100
2019 54 7.0 7.7 79.6
2020 48 5.5 8.7 100
2021 54 6.9 7.7 n/a
2022 74 8.3 8.8 n/a
2023 65 8.6 7.5 n/a
2024 62 8.3 7.4 100

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 Ashland School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 92 10.0 9.2 35.9
1991 82 6.0 13.6 43.9
1992 83 7.0 11.8 48.2
1993 101 10.0 10.1 41.6
1994 96 10.3 9.3 45.8
1995 81 8.6 9.4 48.1
1996 81 8.6 9.4 48.1
1997 80 7.6 10.5 46.3
1998 79 7.6 10.4 41.8
1999 103 7.1 14.5 56.3
2000 81 7.0 11.6 64.2
2001 63 8.5 7.4 50.8
2002 42 5.1 8.2 45.2
2003 42 5.1 8.2 45.2
2004 54 4.4 12.3 72.2
2005 55 7.4 7.4 69.1
2006 59 8.7 6.8 91.5
2007 50 5.8 8.6 82
2008 42 4.5 9.3 88.1
2009 46 4.6 10.0 93.5
2010 65 6.3 10.2 95.4
2011 65 8.3 7.7 95.4
2012 60 5.4 10.9 95
2013 57 5.7 9.8 94.7
2014 62 5.6 11.0 71
2015 63 6.0 10.5 100
2016 59 8.0 7.3 100
2017 53 6.5 8.1 100
2018 61 6.0 10.1 100
2019 54 7.0 7.7 79.6
2020 48 5.5 8.7 100
2021 54 6.9 7.7 n/a
2022 74 8.3 8.8 n/a
2023 65 8.6 7.5 n/a
2024 62 8.3 7.4 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ashland School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $23,530
2021 $36,511
2022 $29,042
2023 $29,605

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashland 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.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5465
 20.4%
African American00
American Indian5255
 5.8%
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White22
Two or More Races06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashland School

Students who attend Ashland School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ashland 7-8

Ashland School ranks in the bottom 7.5% of Montana elementary schools.

Students at Ashland School are 92% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 62 students attended Ashland School.


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