East Elementary School

363 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

East Elementary School, located at 3 Wallace Drive in Athens, Ohio, serves as a key educational facility within the Athens City School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing foundational literacy and numeracy, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core academic mission, East Elementary is deeply integrated into the local Athens community. The school benefits from a collaborative culture that involves students, dedicated staff, and supportive families, all working together to create a safe and nurturing campus. With a focus on character education and community engagement, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to both their immediate environment and the broader community.

363

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	307
Hispanic	11
Black	7
Asian	12
Two or More	26

White
307 (84.6 %)
Two or More
26 (7.2 %)
Asian
12 (3.3 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.0 %)
Black
7 (1.9 %)

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 City
Phone:	(740)593-6901
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 19

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 83