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South Athens Elementary

Athens ISD · Henderson County · 718 ROBBINS RD, Athens, TX 75751

(903)677-6970

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7/10
#1486
Rank 1486 out of 4,678
Top 32%
English Language Arts7/10 · #1681 · 64th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #1472 · 69th percentile
Science7/10 · #1339 · 67th percentile

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School Overview

Nestled in the heart of East Texas, South Athens Elementary serves a tight-knit community in Athens, a small city known for its Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree and its slower, friendlier pace of life compared to the big metros. Scoring solidly in the upper third of Texas schools across English, math, and science, it's a strong choice for families who want a genuine neighborhood school feel without sacrificing academic quality. Families drawn to small-town living — think Friday night football, pine trees, and knowing your neighbors — will find South Athens to be a dependable anchor in the community.

Student Demographics

195 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
113 (58%)
White
53 (27%)
African American
19 (10%)
Other
10 (5%)

Key Indicators

English Learners62 (32%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged158 (81%)
Students with Disabilities47 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

456
Enrollment
31.7
Teachers (FTE)
14.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)