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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).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
365 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (KY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
11%
11%
White
79%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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