Athens Elementary School (Closed 2007)

6270 Athens Walnut Hill Pk
Lexington, KY 40515
Athens Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
8%
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Black
11%
11%
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White
79%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Athens Elementary School?
365 students attend Athens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Athens Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athens Elementary School?
Athens Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Athens Elementary School offer ?
Athens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Athens Elementary School part of?
Athens Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.

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