ATHENA ELEM.

ATHENA ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DESOTO 73 school district, located in DESOTO, MO with about 544 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 43 teachers, ATHENA ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Athena Elementary School, located at 3775 Athena School Rd in DeSoto, Missouri, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeSoto School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. The school environment is typically structured to provide a supportive atmosphere where children can build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science while engaging in early social skill-building activities.

The school functions as a community hub for families in the DeSoto area, emphasizing a partnership between educators, parents, and students to ensure a well-rounded learning experience. By prioritizing early childhood development, Athena Elementary aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school, focusing on establishing the foundational habits and character traits necessary for long-term academic success.

For more information, contact ATHENA ELEM. at (636) 586-1020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.