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Ashland School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Ashland.

Students
2,909
Schools
5
Spent per student
$18,902
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
13:1
The gist

What stands out about Ashland School District

  • School Grade B+: better than 74% of Connecticut districts
  • Math proficiency 17 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 13 pts above the state
  • Graduation rate (4-year) 5 pts above the state
  • Spends 29% less per student than the MA average
  • 13 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 6.6% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Mashantucket.

PK–52 elementary schoolsLedyard School District
6–8Ledyard Middle SchoolLedyard School District
9–12Ledyard High SchoolLedyard School District

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency53%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts61%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)94%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$18,902 per student · 29% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 63%Support & administration 34%Other 3%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 53%State 42%Federal 5%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
2,729’20
2,870’21
2,891’22
2,903’23
2,909’24

Up 6.6% since 2020.

Students
White 54%Hispanic 20%Asian 19%Two or more races 4%Black 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

5 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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