Serving 124 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 10:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Athena Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Athena, OR, encompassing approximately 325.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 12.2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge being 22.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Athena Elementary School's student population of 124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
124 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
To ensure learning, growth, and success for all students in a safe environment.
School Rankings
Athena Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athena Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#790 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
19%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athena Elementary School's ranking?
Athena Elementary School is ranked #790 out of 1,174 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 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?
124 students attend Athena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Athena Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Athena Elementary School?
Athena Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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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