Serving 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Athena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Athena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Athena Elementary School's student population of 139 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Athena Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athena Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#782 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
16%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
72%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athena Elementary School's ranking?
Athena Elementary School is ranked #782 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Athena Elementary School often compared to?
Athena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helix School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Athena Elementary School?
139 students attend Athena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Athena Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athena Elementary School?
Athena Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Athena Elementary School offer ?
Athena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Athena Elementary School part of?
Athena Elementary School is part of Athena-Weston SD 29rj School District.
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