- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, TX
Central Athens
Federal NCES profile for Central Athens, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480887000282
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Athens earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Athens has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Athens ranks #3 of 3 schools in Athens, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Central Athens held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 480887000282 · Athens, TX Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 16.2:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens H S (879 students)
Central Athens held near 577 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.5 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Central Athens in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens H S
Athens H S
879 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle
660 students
- This school
Central Athens
568 students
- Bel Air El
Bel Air El
465 students
- South Athens E
South Athens El
457 students
What this shows Central Athens reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Athens compares
Central Athens held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,938
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
White 32.6%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Central Athens is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Athens Isd reports $11,938 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Athens Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Athens El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Athens's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Athens
How many students attend Central Athens?
Central Athens has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, TX. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Athens?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Athens is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Athens?
72.9% of students at Central Athens are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Athens?
The largest demographic group at Central Athens is Hispanic or Latino at 41.9% of enrollment, in Athens, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Athens?
Central Athens has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Central Athens rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Athens ranks #3 of 3 schools in Athens, TX. 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 Isd?
Besides Central Athens, Athens Isd also operates Athens H S (879 students), Athens Middle (660 students), and Bel Air El (465 students). See the Athens Isd district page for the complete list.