Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ashmore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ashmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ashmore Elementary School's student population of 74 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
The District strives to provide each student with the opportunity to acquire the very best education according to his or her needs and abilities.
School Rankings
Ashmore Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ashmore Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2535 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
84%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ashmore Elementary School's ranking?
Ashmore Elementary School is ranked #2535 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ashmore Elementary School often compared to?
Ashmore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carl Sandburg Elementary School, Riddle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ashmore Elementary School?
74 students attend Ashmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ashmore Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ashmore Elementary School?
Ashmore Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ashmore Elementary School offer ?
Ashmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ashmore Elementary School part of?
Ashmore Elementary School is part of Charleston CUSD 1 School District.
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