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Ashland Independent

Kentucky · Public School District
9
Schools
3,261
Students
$12,871
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
64.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+12pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Ashland Independent is a public school district in Kentucky serving 3,261 students across 9 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,871 is below the national average for a US public school district. 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Charles Russell Elementary SchoolKG–05213
Crabbe Elementary SchoolKG–05322
Hager Elementary SchoolKG–05357
Oakview Elementary SchoolKG–05293
Poage Elementary SchoolKG–05299
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ashland Middle School06–08687
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ashland Alternative School06–128
Paul G. Blazer High School09–12893
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ashland Head StartPK–PK189
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,871-10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
22%
State
56.6%
Local (property tax)
21.9%
Federal
21.5%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
3,261
Students
64%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ashland Independent?
Ashland Independent has 9 public schools, serving a total of 3,261 students.
What is the graduation rate for Ashland Independent?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Ashland Independent spend per student?
Ashland Independent spends $12,871 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Ashland Independent?
64% of students in Ashland Independent qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Ashland Independent?
No, Ashland Independent does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Ashland Independent serve?
Ashland Independent serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Ashland Independent?
The median opportunity score across schools in Ashland Independent is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.