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Ashton Elementary School

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Ashton Elementary School ranks 246 th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

246^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 31% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Ashton Elementary School is a small, rural school in Ashton, WV, serving 270 students in grades PK-6 as part of Mason County Schools. The school has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1, but its academic performance has been notably volatile over the past decade, swinging dramatically from the 14th percentile to the 51st and back again within just a few years.

One of Ashton's standout strengths is its exceptional work with special education students, ranking in the 67th percentile statewide in 2024-2025—a remarkable achievement for a school whose overall performance sits in the bottom third. The school also shows strong mathematics instruction in the primary grades, with 3rd grade math proficiency (61.8%) exceeding both district and state averages. However, this advantage evaporates by 4th grade, where proficiency drops to just 30.6%, suggesting a challenging transition between grade levels. Overall, Ashton's math scores (43.9%) actually beat the district average (34.5%), while its English Language Arts performance (40%) lags behind both district (44.3%) and state (47.6%) averages.

When compared to nearby schools, the picture is mixed. Within Mason County, Ashton outperforms Beale Elementary in ELA and matches Leon Elementary in overall ranking. However, schools just 12-15 miles away in neighboring counties achieve dramatically better results—Culloden Elementary posts math proficiency 23 points higher and ELA scores nearly 26 points higher than Ashton. The school has shown notable success with low-income students (ranking in the 78th percentile in 2023-2024) and spends $12,351 per student, yet these resources haven't translated into consistent school-wide achievement. For parents, Ashton offers genuine pockets of excellence—particularly in special education and primary math—but the inconsistency across grade levels and subjects remains a concern worth monitoring.

270

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,276

Per pupil spending ?

52.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

997 Ashton Upland Rd
Ashton, WV 25503-9430

(304) 576-9931

District: Mason County Schools

Students who attend Ashton Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Hannan Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.8%

Hispanic:

1.5%

African American:

0.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 51st percentile in 2024 → 31st in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 51st-percentile peak (2024) to 31st (2026)

!Science scores 10 pts below the West Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school36%

District avg34%

West Virginia avg41%

246^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 31%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From bottom 16% (2016) to bottom 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 6Elementary Schools in the Mason County Schools

37^th of 54Mason County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	36.0	246 of 355	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.8	304 of 355	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	48.1	180 of 368	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.6	221 of 368	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.9	250 of 375	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.7	308 of 380	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.1	328 of 383	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.8	315 of 392	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	30.1	316 of 399	20.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	26.4	337 of 402	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	24.8	357 of 408	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	24.3	369 of 422	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	35.7	306 of 428	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	25.1	379 of 426	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	21.7	390 of 426	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	35.9	295 of 427	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	34.5	316 of 420	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	36.6	128 of 187	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	35.7	109 of 154	29.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	58.9	42 of 146	71.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	37.0	205 of 300	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.3	237 of 302	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	58.5	114 of 316	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.0	157 of 317	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.4	208 of 325	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.7	267 of 322	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.8	281 of 339	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.8	277 of 366	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	30.8	312 of 381	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	35.2	114 of 156	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	46.1	171 of 314	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.5	229 of 328	30.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	65.6	74 of 336	78.0%	★★★★☆
2023	48.6	165 of 333	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.8	220 of 347	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	38.9	222 of 335	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	22.1	342 of 368	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	34.7	285 of 382	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	38.2	198 of 298	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.3	250 of 305	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.3	217 of 325	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.4	236 of 322	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.3	230 of 330	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.0	247 of 333	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.5	272 of 338	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.1	319 of 364	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	31.7	298 of 382	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	48.7	106 of 218	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	57.3	56 of 171	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.6	58 of 180	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	35.4	177 of 258	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	28.1	331 of 377	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	38.4	227 of 352	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	24.2	305 of 353	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.8	184 of 367	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.1	222 of 366	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.3	253 of 373	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.3	310 of 376	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.4	316 of 373	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.4	309 of 374	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	30.3	304 of 382	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)67th percentile+53 vs school

Multi-racial (2017)51st percentile+31 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)46th percentile+15 vs school

White (2026)36th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)34th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)32nd percentile~ school

African American (2017)32nd percentile+11 vs school

Disabled (2022)29th percentile-4 vs school

Hispanic (2017)27th percentile+6 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics44%+4 vs state

English Language Arts40%-8 vs state

Science24%-10 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, March 2, 2016

This school is years behind with the education they're giving. I'm sure they meet some kind of state or federal standards, but if they are, I don't know how. I was homeschooling my daughter in Ohio with Ecot, and when we moved and went to this school, in a matter of months, I was blown away by the poor communication skills of the teachers with the parents and by how behind the school is with their education--even when compared to homeschooling. I want to like this school, the teachers are friendly and it looks nice, but if I had a choice, I would be homeschooling my daughter again because of the poor quality of education this school provides. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)					WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)					WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2021)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ashton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	997 Ashton Upland Rd	Ashton	25503	Mason County	Mason County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 576-9931	270	23	11.7	52.6%	264 (97.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	36	246^th of 355 public elementary schools	30.7%		24.8	304^th of 355 public elementary schools	14.4%	58	61.8	30.6	47.1	34.6	43.9	44.1	33.3	44.1	38.5	40.0	24.2	$12,276	$1,917	$10,360
Buffalo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19366 Buffalo Rd	Buffalo	25033	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 937-2651	195	16	12.1	49.2%	189 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	39.3	227^th of 355 public elementary schools	36.1%		48.2	179^th of 355 public elementary schools	49.6%	48	46.4	48.3	35.5		43.2	32.1	58.6	51.6		47.7	25.8	$14,003	$2,302	$11,701
Beale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12897 Huntington Rd	Gallipolis Ferry	25515	Mason County	Mason County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 675-1260	218	18	12.1	58.8%	207 (95.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	36.4	244^th of 355 public elementary schools	31.3%		39.1	225^th of 355 public elementary schools	36.6%	19	50.0	32.0	42.1	51.9	44.0	38.5	28.0	31.6	55.6	37.9	21.1	$12,141	$1,756	$10,385
Milton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	802 Newman's Branch Rd	Milton	25541	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 743-7303	509	36	14.1	46.6%	474 (93.1%)	5 (1.0%)	8 (1.6%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	64.4	101^st of 355 public elementary schools	71.5%		58.8	130^th of 355 public elementary schools	63.4%	29	54.2	63.8	61.2		59.2	41.0	56.5	59.2		50.8	38.8	$13,433	$1,080	$12,353
Cox Landing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	910 Cox Landing Road	Lesage	25537	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 733-3019	206	17	12.1	51.8%	197 (95.6%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	70.5	81^st of 355 public elementary schools	77.2%		67.7	92^nd of 355 public elementary schools	74.1%	11	58.1	38.7	68.0		54.0	61.3	45.2	76.0		59.8	72.0	$11,574	$1,696	$9,878
Leon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1226 Burdette St	Leon	25123	Mason County	Mason County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 458-1710	97	12	8.0	64.5%	95 (97.9%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.5	251^st of 355 public elementary schools	29.3%		24.7	305^th of 355 public elementary schools	14.1%	54	62.5	23.1	28.6		44.9	43.8	61.5	35.7		49.0	21.4	$19,828	$2,728	$17,099
George Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	409 Eleanor Circle	Eleanor	25070	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 586-2184	201	18	11.4	42.2%	198 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	58.9	127^th of 355 public elementary schools	64.2%		65.2	103^rd of 355 public elementary schools	71.0%	24	71.4	42.3	48.7		56.2	45.2	50.0	62.2		52.4	37.8	$12,999	$1,706	$11,293
Ona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 Elementary Dr	Ona	25545	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 743-7318	291	19	15.3	33.2%	280 (96.2%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	56.8	143^rd of 355 public elementary schools	59.7%		68.3	88^th of 355 public elementary schools	75.2%	55	51.1	56.8	44.4		50.8	48.9	48.7	63.9		53.3	36.1	$9,118	$482	$8,635
Conner Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	445 Conner St	Hurricane	25526	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 562-3635	292	21	14.2	50.6%	273 (93.5%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	58.5	130^th of 355 public elementary schools	63.4%		62.4	109^th of 355 public elementary schools	69.3%	21	68.3	55.8	52.4		58.5	53.7	44.2	52.4		49.6	31.0	$12,119	$1,128	$10,990
Culloden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19799 US Route 60	Culloden	25510	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 743-7301	194	18	10.7	38.1%	183 (94.3%)	5 (2.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)	85.9	34^th of 355 public elementary schools	90.4%		91.2	16^th of 355 public elementary schools	95.5%	18	69.2	63.6	66.7		67.0	61.5	68.2	70.0		65.9	50.0	$11,333	$819	$10,514

Frequently Asked Questions about Ashton Elementary School

What district is Ashton Elementary School in?

Mason County Schools

What schools do graduates of Ashton Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ashton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Hannan Junior/Senior High School

How many students attend Ashton Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 270 students attended Ashton Elementary School.

Is Ashton Elementary School a good school?

Ashton Elementary School ranks 246^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Ashton Elementary School?

Students at Ashton Elementary School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.

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