At a glance
Reported students
348
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
578.5
Ashley Academy: 348 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 335
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.4:1
What the reported data says about Ashley Academy
Ashley Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Winston-Salem. It is one of 80 current school records connected to Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools. NCES reports 348 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, below the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (58.3%) and Black (38.2%). English learners represent 37.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ashley Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 30 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 37.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.24
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic58.3%
- Black38.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brunson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
355 reported students
Ibraham Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
357 reported students
Kimberley Park Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
332 reported students
Bolton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
380 reported students
Diggs-Latham Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
385 reported students
Old Richmond Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
408 reported students
Public schools near Ashley Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Arts Based School Elementary · Charter · Arts Based School | KG–08 | 663 | 1.6 mi |
| Petree Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 519 | 1.7 mi |
| Kimberley Park Elementary Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 332 | 1.8 mi |
| The Downtown School Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–08 | 453 | 1.8 mi |
| Cook Literacy Model School Elementary · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools | PK–05 | 228 | 2.1 mi |
| Anderson Academy Elementary · Charter · Anderson Academy | KG–04 | — | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ashley Academy
What grades does Ashley Academy serve?
Ashley Academy reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
How many students attend Ashley Academy?
Ashley Academy reported 348 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 335 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ashley Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 348 students and 30 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ashley Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ashley Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Ashley Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ashley Academy in?
Ashley Academy is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, based in Winston Salem, NC, which operates 80 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ashley Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Arts Based School (1.6 mi), Petree Elementary (1.7 mi), Kimberley Park Elementary (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.