Athena Elementary School

Athena-Weston SD 29RJ
375 S 5th St
Athena, OR 97813
139 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd
School Overview
Athena Elementary School, located at 375 S 5th St in Athena, Oregon, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community within the Athena-Weston School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for young students, fostering both intellectual growth and social development in a small-town environment. The school is committed to creating a supportive learning atmosphere where staff and students work together to meet state educational standards while maintaining a strong connection to the unique culture of the Athena area.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school emphasizes a sense of community engagement and partnership with families. By utilizing its official district website, the school provides parents and guardians with essential resources, including academic calendars, staff contacts, and updates on school events. Athena Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future educational journeys by encouraging curiosity, responsibility, and academic excellence within a safe and nurturing campus setting.
139
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    100 (71.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (16.5 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (8.6 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (2.9 %)
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: N/A
District: Athena-Weston SD 29RJ
Phone: (541)566-3581
Website: http://www.aes.athwest.k12.or.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students: 139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 92
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
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 39
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 35
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Gib Olinger Elementary School
Milton-Freewater Unified SD 7
478 Students
1011 S Mill St
Milton-Freewater, OR 97862 (9.6 miles away)
Elementary School K - 3rd