Atherton Elementary School

2101 Overbrook Dr
Arlington, TX 76014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Atherton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Atherton Elementary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
535 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Atherton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Atherton Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6960 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Atherton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Atherton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Atherton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
56%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Atherton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
13%
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White
6%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Atherton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Atherton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Atherton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Atherton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atherton Elementary School's ranking?
Atherton Elementary School is ranked #6960 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Atherton Elementary School?
535 students attend Atherton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Atherton Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atherton Elementary School?
Atherton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Atherton Elementary School offer ?
Atherton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Atherton Elementary School part of?
Atherton Elementary School is part of Arlington Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Atherton Elementary School located?
Atherton Elementary School is located in the East Arlington neighborhood of Arlington, TX. There are 17 other public schools located in East Arlington.

School Reviews

1   2/20/2020
This school supports bullying of the students by teachers... unfortunately. The principals do anything to protect the students except intimidate them more.
- Posted by Parent - Carter

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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