- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, AL
Athens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Athens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010012001471
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Athens, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Athens Elementary School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 010012001471 · Athens, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 18.2:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens High School (1,278 students)
Athens Elementary School grew from 408 students in 2022-23 to 442 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Athens Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
1,278 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle School
935 students
- Athens Interme
Athens Intermediate School
641 students
- Athens Renaiss
Athens Renaissance School
606 students
- This school 474
Athens Elementary School
474 students
- Julian Newman 409
Julian Newman Elementary School
409 students
What this shows Athens Elementary School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens Elementary School compares
Athens Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Alabama - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
White 33.8%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Athens Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens City reports $11,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Athens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Renaissance School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Julian Newman Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Alabama Connections Academy
Standard public school
7,822 students
East Limestone High School
Standard public school
1,216 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Athens Renaissance School
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Blue Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Clements High School
Standard public school
525 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Athens Elementary School
How many students attend Athens Elementary School?
Athens Elementary School has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, AL. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athens Elementary School?
59.1% of students at Athens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Athens Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.9% of enrollment, in Athens, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens Elementary School?
Athens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Athens Elementary School rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Elementary School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Athens, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Athens City?
Besides Athens Elementary School, Athens City also operates Athens High School (1,278 students), Athens Middle School (935 students), and Athens Intermediate School (641 students). See the Athens City district page for the complete list.