Photo: E. Bailey · Public domainAshland’s public schools score below 93% of New York districts on tests and graduation
In Ashland, 23% of tested students read at a proficient level, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Ashland, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 90% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ashland’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 23% of tested students were proficient in reading and 23% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
79% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,921 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then four middle, one middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Ashland’s grade
D: better than 7% of New York school districts. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Ashland, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Ashland
Ernie Davis Academy
Grades 7–8 · 844 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Elmira
8th grade in Ashland
Ernie Davis Academy
Grades 7–8 · 844 students · 13:1 students per teacher · in Elmira
9th grade in Ashland
Broadway Academy
Grades 9 · 379 students · 11:1 students per teacher · in Elmira
10th grade in Ashland
Elmira High School
Grades 10–12 · 1,273 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Elmira
Ashland’s public schools are run by Elmira City School District, which also serves Baldwin, Elmira, Elmira and Southport and others. Parts of Ashland (4% of its land) are served by Waverly Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Ashland vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Ashland’s borders.
Every school in Ashland
10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Ashland’s schools
Are Ashland’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Ashland children attend score below 93% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 4%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Ashland in?
Elmira City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 5,322 students in 11 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Ashland are served by Waverly Central.
Where do Ashland kids go to high school?
Elmira High School in Elmira, with 1,273 students; its own test results earn an A−.
What is Ashland’s graduation rate?
79% of the class of 2023 in Elmira City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Ashland spend per student?
$23,921 in Elmira City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Ashland families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.