Athens Elementary School
Tel:
(304)384-9229
- Athens Elementary School serves 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10%.
School Overview
- Athens Elementary School's student population of 290 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 290 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Athens Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Athens Elementary School is 0.13, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 93% | 90% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.12 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 14% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mercer County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Athens Elementary School is Pikeview High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Princeton Middle School (6.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sun Valley Elementary School (4.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Princeton Pikeview High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 711 students
2.9 miles
3566 Eads Mill Road
Princeton, WV 24739
(304)384-7586 2.9 9-12 711 - Lerona Sun Valley Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 129 students
4.2 miles
5281 Hinton Rd.
Lerona, WV 25971
(304)384-7441 4.2 K-5 129 - Princeton Mercer County Early Learning Center Magnet School
Grades: PK | 344 students
5.4 miles
821 Broadway Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(304)425-4251 5.4 PK 344 - Princeton Straley Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 3-5 | 180 students
5.7 miles
810 Straley Avenue
Princeton, WV 24740
(304)425-3173 5.7 3-5 180 - Spanishburg Spanishburg School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 196 students
5.9 miles
8544 Beckley Road
Spanishburg, WV 25922
(304)425-5854 5.9 PK-5 196
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