ATHERTON EL

www.aisd.net/atherton-elementary

474 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Atherton Elementary School is a public school located in Arlington, Texas, serving students as part of the Arlington Independent School District (AISD). The school is situated in the central-east portion of the district and is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, working to provide foundational education for students in the elementary grades while preparing them for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school places a strong focus on student achievement and inclusivity, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by AISD to support diverse learning styles. Atherton Elementary actively engages families through its school programming and aims to cultivate a supportive culture that encourages parental involvement and community collaboration. For families interested in specific enrollment information, academic calendars, or extracurricular opportunities, the school maintains an active presence on the official district website.

474

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ATHERTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	299
Black	118
Asian	18
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
299 (63.1%)
Black
118 (24.9%)
White
26 (5.5%)
Asian
18 (3.8%)
Two or More
12 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ARLINGTON ISD
Phone:	(682)867-4900
Website:	http://www.aisd.net/atherton-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	474
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 79

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ATHERTON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	79
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ATHERTON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	252	53.2%
Male	222	46.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)