ATHENS COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Athens Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Athens Public Schools school district, located in Athens, ME with about 127 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, Athens Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Athens Community School at (207) 654-2561 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Athens, ME 04912
(207) 654-2561
ATHENS COMMUNITY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Athens, ME with about 127 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Maine
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Athens Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 127
- Teachers:
- 11.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 127 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ATHENS COMMUNITY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 99.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Female
- 55.1%
- Male
- 44.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.