ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Nestled at 300 Birch Ave in Ashby, Minnesota, the Ashby Public School District serves as a vital educational hub for its rural remote community. As an active, traditional public school district operating two campuses, it provides a seamless academic pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The district maintains an intimate, close-knit learning atmosphere with a total enrollment of 315 students, featuring a balanced gender representation of 159 female and 156 male learners. From early childhood development through senior high graduation, class sizes remain comfortably small—ranging from around 17 to 31 students per grade level—allowing for individualized attention and strong peer connections throughout a student's academic journey.

Supporting this student body is a comprehensive and dedicated team of professionals. The district boasts a staffing profile of nearly 126 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions, which includes approximately 55 FTE classroom teachers, 15 instructional aides, and over 55 support staff personnel. This exceptional staff-to-student ratio underscores the district's commitment to delivering personalized instruction, robust academic intervention, and essential administrative support. Parents, prospective families, and educational researchers interested in exploring the district further can reach out via phone at (218) 747-2257 or visit their online portal at http://www.ashby.k12.mn.us/.
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Total Schools
315
Total Students
55.3
Full-Time Teachers
5.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White305
Hispanic4
Black1
Asian3
Two or More1
American Indian1
  • White
    305 (96.8%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:315*
Teachers (FTE):55.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.7
Schools in ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 2 Schools