ATHERTON EL

www.aisd.net/atherton-elementary

535 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Atherton Elementary School is a public school located in Arlington, Texas, serving students as part of the Arlington Independent School District (AISD). The school is situated in the central-east portion of the district and is dedicated to fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central hub for the local community, working to provide foundational education for students in the elementary grades while preparing them for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school places a strong focus on student achievement and inclusivity, utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by AISD to support diverse learning styles. Atherton Elementary actively engages families through its school programming and aims to cultivate a supportive culture that encourages parental involvement and community collaboration. For families interested in specific enrollment information, academic calendars, or extracurricular opportunities, the school maintains an active presence on the official district website.

535

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ATHERTON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	297
Black	165
Asian	22
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
297 (55.5 %)
Black
165 (30.8 %)
White
34 (6.4 %)
Asian
22 (4.1 %)
Two or More
14 (2.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ARLINGTON ISD
Phone:	(682)867-4900
Website:	http://www.aisd.net/atherton-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 87

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ATHERTON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	87
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	76
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ATHERTON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	260	48.6%
Male	275	51.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)