CENTRAL ATHENS
CENTRAL ATHENS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ATHENS ISD school district, located in ATHENS, TX with about 518 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 33 teachers, CENTRAL ATHENS 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.
CENTRAL ATHENS Elementary School is a public school located in Athens, Texas, serving as part of the Athens Independent School District. Situated at 307 Madole Street, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to young students in the community. As a key component of the Athens ISD, the campus focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during the formative early elementary years.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Athens Independent School District, which emphasizes student success, equity, and community engagement. By leveraging the resources provided by the district, CENTRAL ATHENS aims to prepare its students for future academic challenges while maintaining strong ties to the local Athens community. Parents and community members can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official Athens ISD website at http://www.athensisd.net.
For more information, contact CENTRAL ATHENS at (903) 677-6960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ATHENS, TX 75751-2853
(903) 677-6960
http://www.athensisd.net
CENTRAL ATHENS is a public Title I school in ATHENS, TX with about 518 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- ATHENS ISD
- Total Students:
- 518
- Teachers:
- 33.55
- 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 518 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 45.9%
- White
- 30.5%
- Black or African American
- 16.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 44.4%
- Male
- 55.6%
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.