Summary
Ashley Elementary is a PK-5 school in Frisco, TX, serving 572 students as part of the highly-regarded Frisco Independent School District (Isd). While the school has a strong historical track record, its most recent state ranking dropped to the 85th percentile, a notable decline from the 94th percentile it held in prior years. This places it below several nearby peers, such as Norris Elementary (98th percentile), Liscano Elementary (96th), Comstock Elementary (95th), and Mooneyham Elementary (92nd), suggesting that while Ashley remains a good school, it is not keeping pace with the very best in its immediate area.
The most significant academic differentiator is a clear weakness in mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, Ashley's math proficiency rates fell below the district average in every grade level tested, with 4th-grade math at 52.22%—17 percentage points below the district average of 69.35%. This contrasts sharply with top performers like Norris Elementary, which scored 83.96% in 4th-grade math. However, Ashley shines in reading, consistently performing at or above the district average, and has a notable strength in 5th-grade science, where proficiency rates have been significantly higher than both district and state averages. This split between strong literacy and science versus struggling math is a key takeaway for parents.
Interestingly, Ashley Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (around 11%) and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.7, along with higher-than-average per-student spending compared to some nearby schools like Norris and Liscano. This combination of resources makes the recent math decline particularly noteworthy, suggesting the issue may be more about instructional strategy than funding. For parents considering Ashley, the school offers excellent reading and science programs, but those concerned about math performance may want to explore how the school plans to address this gap, especially when compared to higher-performing neighbors in the district.
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