Athens Community School

sites.google.com/a/athenscs.org/athens-community-school/

105 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Athens Community School, located on Fox Hill Road in Athens, Maine, serves as a central hub for public education in the local community. As a Pre-K through 8th-grade institution, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the needs of its rural student population. It operates as part of the broader regional school system, emphasizing academic growth alongside social development within a small-town environment.

The school is characterized by its community-oriented approach, aiming to foster close relationships between students, staff, and families. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Athens Community School strives to create an inclusive learning space where students can prepare for the transition to high school. Its location in the heart of Somerset County underscores its role as a vital resource for local families, prioritizing both educational achievement and student well-being.

105

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Athens Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
103 (98.1%)
Two or More
1 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.0%)

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 Public Schools
Phone:	(207)654-2561
Website:	http://sites.google.com/a/athenscs.org/athens-community-school/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 5

Kindergarten 7

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 15

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 13