Atherton Elementary School
Atherton Elementary School serves 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Atherton Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Atherton Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Atherton Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Atherton Elementary School is 0.39, which is less 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
#2258 out of 8043 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
23%
53%

Black
75%
13%

White
1%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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