What grades does SOUTH ATHENS EL serve?

As a Primary school, SOUTH ATHENS EL serves students in ATHENS, TX. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is SOUTH ATHENS EL located?

You can find SOUTH ATHENS EL in ATHENS, TX.

What is the student-teacher ratio at SOUTH ATHENS EL?

At SOUTH ATHENS EL, there are approximately 14.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in ATHENS, TX?

SOUTH ATHENS EL is among the schools serving ATHENS, TX. The school is part of the local school system.

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SOUTH ATHENS EL — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|ATHENS, Texas|ATHENS ISD

ATHENS, TX 75751

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Upcoming Events

Jul

Fri

Freshman OrientationEvent

Meet our teachers, administrators, & Support StaffPractice school traditions & pep rally spiritTour the school & receive your 9th-grade scheduleLearn about clubs & activities

Jul

Fri

6th Grade OrientationEvent

Jul

Fri

10th-12th Grade Schedule PickupEvent

Aug

Sat

Athens High School Volleyball TryoutsEvent

Drop-off at Bruce Field; pick-up at the HorseshoeQuestions? Email Coach Mitchell at cmitchell@athensisd.net

Aug

Mon

First Day of SchoolEvent

Confirm bus route and pickup time. Early dismissal may apply.

Sep

Mon

Labor Day - No SchoolHoliday

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

460

Student:Teacher

14.8:1

Locale

Town

District

ATHENS ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

82.0%

Phone

(903)677-6970

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

32%

33th percentile in TX

Math Proficiency

33%

48th percentile in TX

Chronic Absenteeism

2.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

5 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.7:1

Near average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

442

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

89% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,938

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,468

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,691

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 28%Local 54%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$263,659

-1.9% 1yr+22.3% 5yr

Athens, TX metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.2%

Below 150% poverty line

5.7%

Unemployment rate

18.8%

Uninsured residents

13.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

609

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

587

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

294 (50%)

Intellectual Disability

81 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

78 (13%)

Other Health Impairment

55 (9%)

Autism

40 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

20 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

457

Current enrollment

Stable(-6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Freshman Orientation

Event

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

6th Grade Orientation

Event

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

10th-12th Grade Schedule Pickup

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Staff Development	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	End of 1st Nine Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Beginning of 2nd Nine Weeks	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Staff Development	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Staff Development	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday - No School	Holiday	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	End of 2nd Nine Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Holiday - No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Staff Development - No School	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Beginning of 3rd Nine Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Staff Development	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	Staff Development	Event	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	End of 3rd Nine Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Beginning of 4th Nine Weeks	Event	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	Staff Development	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	End of 4th Nine Weeks (Last Day of School)	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	AHS Graduation	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—