Athol Community Elementary School
- Athol Community Elementary School serves 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- Athol Community Elementary School's student population of 577 students has grown by 195% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 176% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 577 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Athol Community Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Athol Community Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1644 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 85% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Athol-Royalston School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Athol Community Elementary School is Athol High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Athol-royalston Middle School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Athol Athol High School Grades: 9-12 | 358 students
1.1 miles
2363 Main Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978)249-2435 1.1 9-12 358 - Athol Athol-royalston Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 387 students
1.3 miles
1062 Pleasant Street
Athol, MA 01331
(978)249-2430 1.3 5-8 387 - Orange Dexter Park Grades: 3-6 | 332 students
4.4 miles
3 Dexter St Ext
Orange, MA 01364
(978)544-6080 4.4 3-6 332 - Orange Ralph C Mahar Regional Grades: 7-12 | 635 students
4.4 miles
507 South Main Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978)544-2542 4.4 7-12 635 - Orange Fisher Hill Grades: PK-2 | 297 students
4.5 miles
59 Dexter Street
Orange, MA 01364
(978)544-0018 4.5 PK-2 297
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