Athens Elementary School ranked #247 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #77 in 2017 but maintaining a position in the top 20% statewide overall and for math proficiency.
Math proficiency ranged from 45% to 49% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 55% to 59%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency rose from 38% in 2021 to 45% in 2022, higher than the state averages of 36%–38%.
Enrollment increased from 358 students in 2021 to 408 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable around 67% and students eligible for free lunch rising from 49% in 2021 to 59% in 2023, indicating growing socioeconomic needs.
The school served grades Pre–K through 3 with 442 students in total and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, consistent with efficient student attention ranked in the top 20% statewide.
Athens Elementary School is a Title I public school recognized for diversity (top 5% in Alabama) and awarded the Blue Ribbon in 2018, located in Athens, Alabama.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Athens Elementary School serves the northwest part of Athens, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 6.9 square miles. Families within the zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Athens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Athens Elementary School's student population of 474 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Making a Difference - every child, every day
School Rankings
Athens Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athens Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athens Elementary School's ranking?
Athens Elementary School is ranked #247 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Athens Elementary School often compared to?
Athens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Athens Elementary School?
474 students attend Athens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Athens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Athens Elementary School?
Athens Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Athens Elementary School offer ?
Athens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Athens Elementary School part of?
Athens Elementary School is part of Athens City School District.
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