Ashland Elementary School

316 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ashland Elementary School, located in the historic Ashland Park neighborhood of Lexington, Kentucky, is a prominent public school serving students in grades PK–5. It is part of the Fayette County Public Schools district and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its strong sense of community. The school’s proximity to the historic Henry Clay Estate (Ashland) reflects its deep roots in the local area, fostering a traditional school environment that balances rigorous curriculum standards with a focus on student well-being and character development.

The school is known for its active parent-teacher association and high levels of community involvement, which help sustain a variety of extracurricular programs and enrichment opportunities for students. With a diverse student body and a faculty focused on personalized learning, Ashland Elementary strives to provide a supportive educational foundation. Its location in a central Lexington neighborhood makes it a focal point for local families, often recognized for its consistent performance metrics and its dedication to preparing students for the transition to middle school.

316

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashland Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	42
Black	61
Asian	10
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
177 (56.0%)
Black
61 (19.3%)
Hispanic
42 (13.3%)
Two or More
25 (7.9%)
Asian
10 (3.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3243
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	119
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ashland Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	73
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ashland Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	52.2%
Male	151	47.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)