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#562 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 46% in state
Athena Elementary School
Elementary School · Athena-weston Sd 29rj · Athena, OR
An Athena-weston Sd 29rj elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
375 S 5th St, Athena, OR 97813
- Math 46% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Athena Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Athena Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average451/100K
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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
$73,688
Median home value
$217,200
Median rent
$868/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Athena-weston Sd 29rj
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Athena Elementary School is listed in Athena-Weston SD 29RJ; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Athena Elementary School
Athena Elementary School is a public elementary school in Athena, OR, part of Athena-weston Sd 29rj, serving approximately 135 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #562 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Athena Elementary School
What grades does Athena Elementary School serve?
Athena Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Athena Elementary School?
Athena Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 135 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athena Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athena Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Athena Elementary School rank in OR?
Athena Elementary School ranks #562 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Athena Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Athena Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Athena Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Athena Elementary School a charter school?
No, Athena Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Athena Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Athena Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Athena Elementary School?
74.1% of students at Athena Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 135
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Umatilla County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.5%
- Phone
- (541) 566-3581
- Area population (ZIP 97813)
- 1,366
- Area median age
- 40.2
Official sources & links
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 97813; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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