Best Public Schools in Ashford, CT

The city of Ashford, Connecticut is home to a single elementary school, Ashford School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 354 students. Ashford School is part of the Ashford School District, which is ranked 82 out of 156 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ashford School's performance is mixed, with some areas of strength and others that need improvement. The school has higher-than-average proficiency rates in 5th, 6th, 8th grade English Language Arts, as well as 5th, 8th grade Science, and 5th, 8th grade Mathematics. However, the school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7%, which is significantly above the state average. Additionally, 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency is well below the state average at 28.1%.

Other notable statistics about Ashford School include a student-teacher ratio of 8.6 to 1, and spending of $19,169 per student. While the low student-teacher ratio suggests a focus on individualized instruction, the school's overall performance relative to the state and district averages indicates there is room for improvement in supporting student outcomes, particularly in addressing chronic absenteeism and boosting proficiency in certain grade levels and subject areas.