ASHBY ELEMENTARY

ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
300 BIRCH AVE
ASHBY, MN 56309
178 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Ashby Elementary, located in Ashby, Minnesota, serves as a central pillar of the small, close-knit rural community in Grant County. Operating as part of the Ashby Public School District, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention. Its commitment to academic excellence is complemented by a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, leveraging its small-town setting to build meaningful relationships between students, staff, and local families.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Ashby Elementary encourages a well-rounded educational experience by integrating extracurricular opportunities and local traditions into the school year. The school strives to prepare its young learners for future success by maintaining high standards in core subjects while utilizing the resources of the district to provide modern educational tools. As a hub for the Ashby community, the school remains dedicated to nurturing a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking atmosphere for its K-6 population.
178
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    174 (97.8%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.7%)
  • Black
    1 (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: ASHBY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (218)747-2257
Website: http://www.ashby.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 54
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 1
Kindergarten 25
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 21
Grade 3 31
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 25
Grade 6 29
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Evansville Elementary
BRANDON-EVANSVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
163 Students
123 2ND AVE
EVANSVILLE, MN 56326 (8.7 miles away)
Elementary School 2nd - 5th