Athena Elementary School vs. Festus Elementary School
Should you attend Athena Elementary School or Festus Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Festus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Athena Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,039 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Festus Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-3
Total Students
489 students
1,039 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1029 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#37 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
255
Grade 1 Students
78
268
Grade 2 Students
64
240
Grade 3 Students
64
276
Grade 4 Students
63
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Grade 5 Students
71
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Grade 6 Students
89
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
91%
88%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
