CENTRAL ATHENS

www.athensisd.net

587 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

587

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CENTRAL ATHENS
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	259
Black	80
Asian	11
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
259 (44.1 %)
White
197 (33.6 %)
Black
80 (13.6 %)
Two or More
39 (6.6 %)
Asian
11 (1.9 %)
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:	ATHENS ISD
Phone:	(903)677-6960
Website:	http://www.athensisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	587
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	438
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 114

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 89