SOUTH ATHENS EL
SOUTH ATHENS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ATHENS ISD school district, located in ATHENS, TX with about 483 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 32 teachers, SOUTH ATHENS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
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.
For more information, contact SOUTH ATHENS EL at (903) 677-6970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ATHENS, TX 75751-2928
(903) 677-6970
http://www.athensisd.net
SOUTH ATHENS EL is a public Title I school in ATHENS, TX with about 483 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ATHENS ISD
- Total Students:
- 483
- Teachers:
- 32.62
- 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 school
- 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 483 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 51.3%
- White
- 33.1%
- Black or African American
- 10.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.