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
Athena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
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 465 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 1,045 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-3
Total Students
465 students
1,045 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
71 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#819 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#38 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
260
Grade 1 Students
61
240
Grade 2 Students
63
273
Grade 3 Students
70
272
Grade 4 Students
66
-
Grade 5 Students
72
-
Grade 6 Students
65
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
92%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%