We are thrilled with Ashford Park! We've watched the greatschools.net rating get higher each year and are happy about that, but what a rating cannot convey is the sense of community and support our children experience daily at Ashford Park. Teachers and staff are all so supportive and passionate about
... Read more teaching our children. The PTA grows larger every year and is very involved at APS and also in the community. Wonderful Gifted program for high-achievers. Differentiated learning in every classroom means each child is taught at the level they need. Each student is either challenged or given extra help to make sure they are succeeding. We couldn't be happier with Ashford Park Elementary! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/05/09
Our son attends Ashford Park School and we are impressed with the vigorous attention given to academics within the school. APS exceeds expectations in all areas and provides students with an amazing learning environment. It is evident that the faculty and staff have the student's best interest at heart.
... Read more Parental involvement is amazing. The APS PTA, which is made up of parents, teachers, and community members, contributes endlessly to the school. As a former teacher with a Masters in Elementary Education, I believe APS will continue to give my son (first grade) and my daughter (pre-K class of 2010-2011) a tremendous, well rounded education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/03/09
We have three kids at Ashford Park and we are completely happy with the quality of teachers, approach to learning, and enrichment activities. Our 4th grader is in band, which is fantastic. Each child is getting the right amount of individual attention, small group learning, and large group time - so
... Read more they're developing socially as well as academically. The students and teachers represent a wonderful diversity that is celebrated in the school's welcoming atmosphere. We love our school counselor, who fosters this warm environment and works with all the kids on character building. Parents are highly involved and we get great support from community groups and businesses! We wouldn't go anywhere else. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/29/09
We have been at APS for two years now, and couldn't be happier with our child's educational experience! She is challenged by the curriculum, engaged through the Discovery Program, and enriched by weekly classes in art, music, computer lab and health education. She especially loves visits to the Media
... Read more Center and being in the Accelerated Reader program. The school's environment is friendly, cheerful and safe. The teachers work together well, and the principal, asst. principal and counselor are available to parents and students alike. The PTA is strong and active, and we get lots of community support. APS has a real family atmosphere! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/29/09
This school improves what it offers the kids every day! Parent involvement is increasing with each new year, and the PTA and school achievements grow!
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Posted by a parent on 01/28/09
My kids have been at Ashford Park since pre-K, and I have seen great improvement in this school each year. Our PTA is well-supported and more able each year to assist the school because of the large number of parents that participate as PTA members. My kids love Ashford Park, especially the cultural
... Read more diversity and their teachers. As a PTA parent, I see that we gain momentum each year. New parents realize the power of their participation and join us in PTA. This dramatically enriches not only their childs experience, but helps the entire school. Pam Irvin Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/19/08
We moved our child from a private Pre-K to Ashford Park and couldn't be happier! The teachers and the principal were so welcoming and encouraging to my child. We love the small community of children and parents that attend Ashford Park and are grateful for the diversity!
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Posted by a parent on 12/08/08
Ashford Park Elementary is truly a wonderful neighborhood community school where our daughter is thriving! As a former teacher, I looked long and hard at area private schools around the Brookhaven area and my husband I could not be happier that we chose Ashford Park! It is so rare these days to find
... Read more a school where every teacher knows every child in the school by name and has such a family atmosphere feel. The teachers are truly wonderful and have been trained extensively in differentiated learning so that ALL students' needs are met. The principal, Ms.Fallon, has been a true blessing for Ashford Park. She welcomes parents and volunteers in the building and she goes above and beyond the call of duty. We look forward to many more happy years at APS! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/08/08
We have two children at Ashford Park. They have completely different learning styles and needs, and both are being nutured, encouraged and challenged to the fullest. I love that every teacher is gifted/high achievement certified, every child gets individualized attention, and the enviroment is safe and
... Read more conducive to learning. I also appreciate that every student gets PE twice a week, regular lessons with specialists in Art, Music and Computer, and weekly library time - and that the school counselor is not just available but incredibly involved with children in classroom, small group and individual settings. I am 100% convinced this is the best learning environment for my children! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/04/08
My family has been a part of the Ashford Park family for 8 years. I have seen the school grow to the potential it can be and know that it will continue to exceed standards. As a parent, PTA officer(s), chair and member, I am thrilled with the increased parent involvement and participation that has
... Read more made our diamond shine. We have experienced the best of teachers throughout our children's career to include teachers w/ masters in education, gifted certification, instruction in high achievement and differentiated learning. The administration has opened it's arms to the community which has made a tremendous difference in our school, anywhere from PTA involvement to our beautiful outdoor science classroom. Ashford Park will continue to make great strides with this combined leadership and professional teachers. Beverly Moon Read less
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
374
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
28
Number of classrooms:
20
Music
Band
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Emotionally Challenged, Gifted Students, Mentally Challenged
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Atlanta schools — Ashford Park Elementary School is located at 2968 Cravenridge Dr Ne, Atlanta GA 30319. 2968 Cravenridge Dr Ne is in the 30319 ZIP code in Atlanta, GA The school district for Ashford Park Elementary School is the Dekalb County School District. Ashford Park Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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