Athens Elementary School

474 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

Athens Elementary School, located at 515 N. Madison St. in Athens, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the Athens City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a foundation of academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth. By integrating modern educational practices with a commitment to individual student success, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Athens Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local Athens community. The school places a high value on parental involvement and community partnerships, hosting various events and programs that encourage collaboration between educators, families, and local stakeholders. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school works to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and motivated to achieve their full potential.

474

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Athens Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	194
Black	82
Asian	6
Two or More	29
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
194 (40.9%)
White
160 (33.8%)
Black
82 (17.3%)
Two or More
29 (6.1%)
Asian
6 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Athens City
Phone:	(256)233-6609
Website:	http://www.acs-k12.org/aes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 78

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 103