Athena Elementary School vs. Festus Elementary School
Should I attend Athena Elementary School or Festus Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
n/a
Festus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 511 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Athena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,007 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Festus Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-3
Total Students
511 students
1,007 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1282 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#22 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
267
Grade 1 Students
72
220
Grade 2 Students
64
261
Grade 3 Students
67
259
Grade 4 Students
74
-
Grade 5 Students
85
-
Grade 6 Students
73
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
92%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%