- Enrollment
- 879
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, TX
South Athens El
Federal NCES profile for South Athens El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480887000281
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Athens El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Athens El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Athens El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Athens, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
South Athens El held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 480887000281 · Athens, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 15.2:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens H S (879 students)
South Athens El held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Athens El 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
- Central Athens
Central Athens
568 students
- Bel Air El
Bel Air El
465 students
- This school
South Athens El
457 students
What this shows South Athens El reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Athens El compares
South Athens El 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
White 26.0%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, South Athens El 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 South Athens El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Athens | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bel Air El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Athens El'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
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Athens El
How many students attend South Athens El?
South Athens El has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, TX. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Athens El?
The student-teacher ratio at South Athens El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Athens El?
78.2% of students at South Athens El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Athens El?
The largest demographic group at South Athens El is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Athens, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Athens El?
South Athens El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 South Athens El rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, South Athens El ranks #2 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 South Athens El, Athens Isd also operates Athens H S (879 students), Athens Middle (660 students), and Central Athens (568 students). See the Athens Isd district page for the complete list.