Ashford School

www.school.ashfordct.org

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ashford School, located at 440 Westford Rd. in Ashford, Connecticut, serves as the town’s public elementary and middle school, typically educating students from prekindergarten through eighth grade. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while cultivating lifelong learners who are engaged, curious, and responsible citizens.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Ashford School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a supportive school culture. The administration and faculty work to provide diverse extracurricular opportunities and resources that cater to the varied needs of their student body. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing information on district policies, academic calendars, and various programs designed to enhance the educational experience for the children of Ashford.

351

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashford School
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	33
Black	7
Asian	6
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
294 (83.8%)
Hispanic
33 (9.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.8%)
Black
7 (2.0%)
Asian
6 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ashford School District
Phone:	(860)429-6419
Website:	http://www.school.ashfordct.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 34

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 34