Ashland Elementary School in Lexington, Kentucky

“the school creates an atmosphere that supports love of learning and creativity.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This school has the best culture and climate imaginable! We serve a diverse population and yet everyone works hard to meet the needs of all of our students, no matter what those needs may be. Ashland's teachers, paraprofessionals and administrators are hands down the best in the district, maybe the state!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“The Faculty and staff work as a team to provide creative hands-on daily activities for our students. We treat 'our kids' as family rather than students. Each child is precious and deserves our care and attention.”
This review was posted by a teacher.

“We have a wonderful principal and staff. We are a Title I school and have a diverse school population that includes a Gifted program and you would have trouble picking out which classes are gifted and which are regualr if you walked in our building. Our custodial staff keeps our building looking like new, even though it is an older building. We have provide Arts opportunities to all our students- We are the ONLY elementary school in KY (that is not a magnate school) that has a full time Music teacher, a Full time dance & drama teacher, art teacher, PE teacher & computer teacher. It is a great community and fun place to teach.”
This review was posted by a teacher.

“We are a very accepting school, we take broken pieces and make them whole. We have wonderful principal who care about the kids and her staff and I can't think of a better school to be at.”
This review was posted by a teacher.

“The ARTS At Ashland is a loving, caring and family oriented school. We love the Ashland Family!”
This review was posted by a parent.

“Ashland has an incredible arts program.”
This review was posted by a other.

“The teachers seem to really care about the students.”
This review was posted by a other.

“This school is not one that you should consider sending your child to if you want him/her to learn on his/her grade level. Don't send your child here if you do not want for them to be bullied or teased. The teachers have no support system when dealing with behavioral issues. Kids are ' looked over' if they disrupt class by fighting with other students, cursing at the teacher, or if they make obscene gestures at the teacher.The teacher really has no support from higher ranking school staff when dealing with these issues so in turn they have to accept it. The classroom atmospheres are not those that enable optimal learning.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“I had a horrible experience with this school. Please do not send your child. This school is over crowded and understaff and the adminstration will try to hide things from you when you ask questions.”
This review was posted by a parent.

“This is my son's second year,& my daughters first year at Ashland & they love it. In my search for a school I tradtional but enjoyable. My children are excited about the idea that they get to learn in a musical, performing and visual arts environment. I have been a hands on parent at Ashland, and this integrated learning system of teaching the important things like reading, writing, and math also gives the children a way to express themselves through imagination with dance, drama, keyboarding, and creative writing. With 'No Child Left Behind' legislation, Ashland is STELLAR in its efforts to increase its KCCT test scores, with parental involvement, an excellent diverse library collection, & an outstanding staff including the PTA & Family Resource Center, the adminstrative & kitchen staff, the janitors and instructors are all their with our child's best interest at heart.”
This review was posted by a parent.