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#1288 of 2,221 schools in MO
Athena Elem.
Elementary School · Desoto 73 · Desoto, MO
A Desoto 73 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3775 ATHENA SCHOOL RD, Desoto, MO 63020
- Math 53% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Athena Elem. score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Athena Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated794/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,908
Median home value
$172,600
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
80.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Rose of Lima SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Vineland Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | Not available | 639 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Desoto 73
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,996NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Athena Elem. is listed in DESOTO 73; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Athena Elem.
Athena Elem. is a public elementary school in Desoto, MO, part of Desoto 73, serving approximately 477 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,288 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Athena Elem.
What grades does Athena Elem. serve?
Athena Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Athena Elem.?
Athena Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athena Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Athena Elem. is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Athena Elem. rank in MO?
Athena Elem. ranks #1,288 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Athena Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Athena Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Athena Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Athena Elem. has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Athena Elem. a charter school?
No, Athena Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Athena Elem. a Title I school?
No, Athena Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athena Elem.?
52.4% of students at Athena Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.6%
- Phone
- (636) 586-1020
- Area population (ZIP 63020)
- 20,357
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63020; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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