D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Ashland Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 768 Lamar Road, Ashland, MS 38603
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 30th percentile in Mississippi
Growth
D
Students gain 0.56 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 7th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Mississippi schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

38
Repit Score
out of 100
256
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%30/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%7/100Students gain 0.56 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 7th percentile in Mississippi (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 41% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Mississippi schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Mississippi. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (+3 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Mississippi state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black37%47%reading +12 pts, math +14 pts84th percentile (list)
Low-income42%52%reading +12 pts, math +14 pts81st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 768 Lamar Road
City Ashland
ZIP Code 38603
District 2800600
NCES School ID 280060000048
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 38603

Understanding the community around Ashland Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,545
Per Capita Income $26,604
Poverty Rate 6.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%
High School or Higher 81.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $113,800
Median Rent $790
Owner-Occupied 90.2%
Renter-Occupied 9.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ashland Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 66.4%
White 20.3%
Two or More Races 7.8%
Hispanic/Latino 5.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 256
Teachers (FTE) 20.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ashland Elementary School?
Ashland Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ashland Elementary School?
Ashland Elementary School has 256 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Ashland Elementary School serve?
Ashland Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ashland Elementary School receive per student?
Ashland Elementary School receives $13,863 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ashland Elementary School in 38603 ▼
Avg Home Value
$157,739
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1-Year Change
+13.2%
% Renters
9.8%

Other Schools in 38603

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026