Athena Elementary School

375 S 5th St
Athena, OR 97813
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Athena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Athena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Athena Elementary School's student population of 135 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

Athena Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athena Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#782 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-39%
31%
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
72%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
15%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Athena Elementary School's ranking?
Athena Elementary School is ranked #782 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Athena Elementary School often compared to?
Athena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helix Charter School, Echo School, Armand Larive Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Athena Elementary School?
135 students attend Athena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Athena Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athena Elementary School?
Athena Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Athena Elementary School offer ?
Athena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Athena Elementary School part of?
Athena Elementary School is part of Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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