John Ashley serves 197 students in grades Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Ashley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John Ashley's student population of 197 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Ashley is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
29%
23%
Black
4%
10%
White
55%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Ashley?
197 students attend John Ashley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of John Ashley students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Ashley?
John Ashley has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Ashley offer ?
John Ashley offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Ashley part of?
John Ashley is part of West Springfield School District.
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