Edward J Arthur Elementary School

Edward J Arthur Elementary School is a regular public elementary school located in Athens, New York, in Greene County. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade and currently has an enrollment of 176 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. With 15 full-time equivalent teachers, the school offers personalized attention to help each child succeed.

The MySchoolScout rating for Edward J Arthur Elementary School is 6.4 out of 10, and it ranks at #1759 among 4758 schools in New York State, placing it in the 63rd percentile. Academically, the school has an ELA/Reading proficiency rate of 54% and a Math proficiency rate of 43%, indicating areas where students can continue to grow and develop their skills. The setting of Edward J Arthur Elementary School is rural, situated near the town of Athens, providing a close-knit community atmosphere for its students.

With an enrollment of 176 students, Edward J Arthur Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Edward J Arthur Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.