Ashford Elementary School

www.hcboe.us

668 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ashford Elementary School is a public school located in Ashford, Alabama, serving students within the Houston County School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core educational standards, literacy, and numeracy. It is committed to fostering the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its students, preparing them for success as they transition to middle school levels.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Houston County Board of Education, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By maintaining a structured curriculum and promoting a positive school culture, Ashford Elementary strives to create an inclusive space where students can develop foundational skills and good character. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or extracurricular offerings can find detailed information through the official Houston County Board of Education website at http://www.hcboe.us.

668

Total Students

36.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashford Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	34
Black	156
Asian	5
Two or More	45
American Indian	4

White
424 (63.5%)
Black
156 (23.4%)
Two or More
45 (6.7%)
Hispanic
34 (5.1%)
Asian
5 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Houston County
Phone:	(334)726-5960
Website:	http://www.hcboe.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 97