Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School

322 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alps Road Elementary School is a public school located in Athens, Georgia, serving students within the Clarke County School District. Situated on Alps Road, the school is centrally positioned in a well-established area of Athens, providing a neighborhood-focused educational environment for its diverse student body. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and fostering a supportive community atmosphere where teachers and staff strive to meet the individual needs of their learners.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Alps Road Elementary emphasizes holistic student growth through various programs that encourage social-emotional development and extracurricular engagement. The school works closely with families and the surrounding Athens community to create an inclusive environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school. As part of a larger district-wide initiative, the school focuses on equity and excellence, aiming to provide a foundational educational experience that equips its students with the skills necessary for future success.

322

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	36
Black	243
Asian	8
Two or More	23

Black
243 (75.5%)
Hispanic
36 (11.2%)
Two or More
23 (7.1%)
White
12 (3.7%)
Asian
8 (2.5%)

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:	Clarke County
Phone:	(706)548-2261
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	322
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 42

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 43