Athena Elementary School

Athena Elementary School is a public elementary school in Athena, OR, part of the Athena-Weston SD 29RJ. The school serves approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K – 3rd with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 89.9th percentile among OR schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 42% proficiency in math, 10 points above the state average and 38% in reading/language arts, 5 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $73,688, where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 135 students, Athena 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, Athena 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.