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 28% (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%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Athens Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Athens Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Black
11%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Athens Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
White
79%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Athens Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Athens Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Athens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Athens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
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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