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I knew that creating a classroom where students could work independently, stay organized, and easily access the materials they need would be especially important.\r\n\r\nThe storage bins and shelves have made such a difference in our classroom! Our books, literacy center materials, and STEM resources now have a designated place, making it much easier for students to find what they need and return materials when they are finished. I love watching my students take ownership of our classroom and learn to care for and organize the materials we share.\r\n\r\nThe Teachers Pay Teachers gift card has also allowed me to provide engaging literacy and STEM activities that keep my students actively learning. These resources give my students opportunities to practice reading, writing, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills in ways that are meaningful and fun. 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About this school
Ashton Elementary School is
a rural public school
in Ashton, West Virginia that is part of Mason County School District.
It serves 244 students
in grades Pre-K - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.7:1.
Its teachers have had 79 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
Data about Title 1 status comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
Grades Pre-K - 6
244 Students
28 Teachers
997 Ashton Upland RdContact info is sourced from our partners at MDR Education, and DonorsChoose updates our site ahead of each school year.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
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1%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Ashton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
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Ashton Elementary School
$38,365
raised using DonorsChoose
79
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
41
donors
7
projects
for
basic supplies
14
projects for
technology
11
projects for
books
5
projects
for
art supplies
Ashton Elementary School has received support from
30 individuals from West Virginia and
11 individuals out-of-state.