SOUTH ATHENS EL

ATHENS ISD
718 ROBBINS RD
ATHENS, TX 75751
457 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
South Athens Elementary is a public school located in Athens, Texas, and serves as part of the Athens Independent School District. The school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the early grade levels, emphasizing academic development and personal growth within a supportive community environment. As part of the Athens ISD system, the school works to align its curriculum with state standards while fostering a positive school climate that prepares students for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels.

The school is situated on Robbins Road in Athens and functions as a key component of the local educational infrastructure. By maintaining a connection to the broader Athens ISD network, the school benefits from district-wide resources, extracurricular opportunities, and professional development initiatives for staff. Families interested in specific programs, enrollment procedures, or the latest school calendar can find comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.athensisd.net.
457
Total Students
26.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    266 (58.2%)
  • White
    119 (26.0%)
  • Black
    46 (10.1%)
  • Two or More
    24 (5.3%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • 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: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ATHENS ISD
Phone: (903)677-6970
Website: http://www.athensisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 352
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 69
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 67
Grade 2 64
Grade 3 59
Grade 4 68
Grade 5 64
Gender Ratio
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