Ashland City Elementary

Summary:

Ashland City Elementary is a public elementary school serving 443 students in grades PK-4 in Ashland City, Tennessee, which is part of the Cheatham County School District. While the school has a higher percentage of White students compared to the state average, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools and maintains a below-average SchoolDigger rating of 1 or 2 stars.

Ashland City Elementary's performance on standardized assessments is generally lower than the Cheatham County and Tennessee averages across all grades and subjects, with the school's lowest-performing student groups being Hispanic students and students with special education needs. In contrast, the school's highest-performing student group is low socioeconomic status students, who rank in the top 35-40% of Tennessee elementary schools. Nearby schools in the Cheatham County district, such as Kingston Springs Elementary and East Cheatham Elementary, significantly outperform Ashland City Elementary on academic measures and have higher SchoolDigger rankings.

Despite having a higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Ashland City Elementary's academic performance has remained relatively stagnant over the past few years, with proficiency rates remaining below the state and district averages. The school's challenges suggest a need for a comprehensive review and implementation of targeted strategies to improve student learning and achievement, particularly for its Hispanic and special education student populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 108 Elizabeth ST
       Ashland City, TN  37015


(615) 792-4296

District: Cheatham County

SchoolDigger Rank:
779th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,638 Help


Students who attend Ashland City Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cheatham Middle School
High:    Cheatham County Central

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.5%
Hispanic:
14.1%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ashland City Elementary ranks worse than 76.5% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Cheatham County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.42. (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 (77.5%), Hispanic (14.1%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ashland City Elementary is 17.7. 4 elementary schools in the Cheatham County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ashland City Elementary is $11,638. 3 elementary schools in the Cheatham County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ashland City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashland City Elementary 779th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Ashland City Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Cheatham County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheatham County 65th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ashland City Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ashland City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 45.68 470th 809 41.9%
2011 34.43 603rd 818 26.3%
2012 29.26 656th 820 20.0%
2013 32.98 714th 846 15.6%
2014 37.50 605th 853 29.1%
2015 46.78 523rd 855 38.8%
2017 39.27 417th 646 35.4%
2018 50.12 450th 997 54.9%
2019 36.96 621st 985 37.0%
2021 34.97 620th 983 36.9%
2022 41.61 557th 1000 44.3%
2023 36.24 654th 1020 35.9%
2024 26.42 779th 1018 23.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ashland City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.52 110th 395 72.2%
2019 61.43 61st 255 76.1%
2022 36.59 269th 447 39.8%
2023 30.14 394th 528 25.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ashland City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.90 354th 877 59.6%
2019 38.20 532nd 821 35.2%
2021 36.58 522nd 823 36.6%
2022 75.63 120th 858 86.0%
2023 53.69 347th 865 59.9%
2024 36.66 555th 853 34.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Ashland City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.29 671st 926 27.5%
2021 35.89 584th 945 38.2%
2022 46.41 489th 975 49.8%
2023 45.52 518th 989 47.6%
2024 26.27 755th 990 23.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ashland City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.84 525th 916 42.7%
2021 32.36 625th 941 33.6%
2022 34.60 639th 980 34.8%
2023 23.51 776th 987 21.4%
2024 27.76 745th 991 24.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Ashland City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 36.34 281st 483 41.8%
2023 40.70 263rd 500 47.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ashland City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.04 135th 319 57.7%
2019 30.37 182nd 250 27.2%
2021 56.76 106th 324 67.3%
2024 12.29 406th 415 2.2%
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Rank History for White students at Ashland City Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.13 472nd 841 43.9%
2019 34.29 560th 812 31.0%
2021 26.08 669th 844 20.7%
2022 29.28 633rd 844 25.0%
2023 26.86 674th 852 20.9%
2024 19.32 753rd 847 11.1%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ashland City Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 567 26 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1989 579 20 3 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 604
1990 286 18 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1991 281 10 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 297
1992 293 10 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 309
1993 278 7 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 292
1994 270 7 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1996 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1997 197 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 3 203
1998 202 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 207
1999 196 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 202 202
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 180 180
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 191 191
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 191 191
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 173 173
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 424 424
2006 464 10 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2007 470 14 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 499
2008 464 14 1 19 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2009 482 18 4 17 4 n/a n/a 0 525
2010 483 20 5 20 3 n/a n/a 0 531
2011 484 23 3 21 3 0 1 0 535
2012 501 16 2 25 3 1 2 0 550
2013 473 12 3 31 2 0 13 0 534
2014 461 15 1 37 2 1 14 0 531
2015 443 20 2 43 1 0 14 0 523
2016 376 8 2 46 1 0 17 0 450
2017 365 4 2 50 1 1 18 0 441
2018 352 11 3 58 0 0 14 0 438
2019 362 9 2 53 1 0 16 0 443
2020 335 12 1 51 0 0 22 0 421
2021 321 12 4 43 1 0 18 0 399
2022 345 16 3 43 2 1 18 0 428
2023 355 11 1 51 1 0 24 0 443
2024 324 13 2 59 1 0 19 0 418

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 City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 600 31.0 19.3 n/a
1989 604 32.0 18.8 n/a
1990 306 18.0 17.0 n/a
1991 297 18.0 16.5 n/a
1992 309 16.0 19.3 n/a
1993 292 16.0 18.3 n/a
1994 282 18.0 15.7 n/a
1995 183 19.0 9.6 n/a
1996 183 19.0 9.6 n/a
1997 203 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 207 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 202 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 202 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 180 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 191 n/a n/a n/a
2003 191 n/a n/a n/a
2004 173 n/a n/a n/a
2005 424 n/a n/a n/a
2006 494 31.0 15.9 n/a
2007 499 31.0 16.1 54.7
2008 499 32.0 15.6 54.7
2009 525 36.5 14.4 63.6
2010 531 33.6 15.8 75.9
2011 535 35.6 15.0 79.8
2012 550 39.5 13.9 72.2
2013 534 39.0 13.6 70.8
2014 531 38.0 13.9 76.6
2015 523 41.0 12.7 66.3
2016 450 37.0 12.1 54.7
2017 441 33.3 13.2 n/a
2018 438 31.0 14.1 n/a
2019 443 25.6 17.3 n/a
2020 421 25.2 16.7 65.1
2021 399 28.5 13.9 n/a
2022 428 31.2 13.6 n/a
2023 443 29.5 15.0 n/a
2024 418 23.5 17.7 n/a

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 City Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 600 31.0 19.3 n/a
1989 604 32.0 18.8 n/a
1990 306 18.0 17.0 n/a
1991 297 18.0 16.5 n/a
1992 309 16.0 19.3 n/a
1993 292 16.0 18.3 n/a
1994 282 18.0 15.7 n/a
1995 183 19.0 9.6 n/a
1996 183 19.0 9.6 n/a
1997 203 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 207 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 202 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 202 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 180 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 191 n/a n/a n/a
2003 191 n/a n/a n/a
2004 173 n/a n/a n/a
2005 424 n/a n/a n/a
2006 494 31.0 15.9 n/a
2007 499 31.0 16.1 54.7
2008 499 32.0 15.6 54.7
2009 525 36.5 14.4 63.6
2010 531 33.6 15.8 75.9
2011 535 35.6 15.0 79.8
2012 550 39.5 13.9 72.2
2013 534 39.0 13.6 70.8
2014 531 38.0 13.9 76.6
2015 523 41.0 12.7 66.3
2016 450 37.0 12.1 54.7
2017 441 33.3 13.2 n/a
2018 438 31.0 14.1 n/a
2019 443 25.6 17.3 n/a
2020 421 25.2 16.7 65.1
2021 399 28.5 13.9 n/a
2022 428 31.2 13.6 n/a
2023 443 29.5 15.0 n/a
2024 418 23.5 17.7 n/a

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 Ashland City Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $790 (7.9%) $8,373 (84.2%) $9,943
2020 $815 (7.9%) $8,683 (84.6%) $10,259
2021 $1,144 (9.9%) $9,590 (83.2%) $11,522
2022 $1,152 (10.7%) $9,023 (83.7%) $10,775
2023 $1,450 (12.5%) $9,179 (78.9%) $11,638

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ashland City Elementary

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 621st of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 654th of 1020 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ashland City Elementary)2835.4
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cheatham County)44.140.6
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ashland City Elementary)36.630.8
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cheatham County)3641.4
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ashland City Elementary)45.534.6
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cheatham County)51.648.3
 3.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ashland City Elementary)15.250
 34.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cheatham County)29.748.8
 19.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Ashland City Elementary)35.834.9
 0.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Cheatham County)41.439.1
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ashland City Elementary)2741.5
 14.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cheatham County)31.334.9
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students443443
African American911
 22.2%
American Indian11
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic5351
 3.8%
Pacific Islander00
White362355
 1.9%
Two or More Races1624
 50%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 418 students attended Ashland City Elementary.

Students who attend Ashland City Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cheatham Middle School
High : Cheatham County Central

Students at Ashland City Elementary are 78% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Ashland City Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Tennessee elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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