Athens Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Athens, WV Grades PK–05 Rural: Fringe Bluefield, WV-VA SchoolScore™ A+ (92.6)
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Athens Elementary School
Athens, WV 24712
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (92.6)
233
Students
18.5
Teachers
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
(304)384-9229
Phone
http://boe.merc.k12.wv.us/Domain/45
Website

Athens Elementary School is a public school administered by the Mercer County Schools district in Athens, WEST VIRGINIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 233 students enrolled; a 12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs West Virginia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
233.0
State avg: 288.0
▼ 19% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.59:1
State avg: 12.9:1
▼ 2% better
School Details
School Name
Athens Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
540084000672
State School ID
WV-5100000-51201
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
205 S State Street
City
Athens
State
West Virginia
ZIP Code
24712
County
Mercer County
Metro Area
Bluefield, WV-VA
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
5401
State Leg. Upper
54006
State Leg. Lower
54039
Latitude
37.42189
Longitude
-81.01536
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
233
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.5
Teachers FTE
📐
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 135 57.9%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Mercer County Schools
LEAID
5400840
State LEA ID
WV-5100000
Phone
(304)487-1551
Website
http://boe.merc.k12.wv.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Princeton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$142,114K
Federal Revenue
$38,615K
State Revenue
$69,121K
Local Revenue
$34,378K
Total Expenditure
$132,713K
Instruction Exp.
$68,613K
Support Services
$40,372K
Other Current Exp.
$9,001K
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Geographic

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1
Pikeview High School
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2.5 mi
2
Pikeview Middle School
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2.5 mi
3
Melrose Elementary School
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3.1 mi
4
Sun Valley Elementary School
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4.5 mi
5
Silver Springs Early Learning Center
Princeton · Prekindergarten
5.3 mi
6
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5.6 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Athens Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Athens Elementary School?
233 students are enrolled at Athens Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Athens Elementary School have?
Athens Elementary School has 18.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Athens Elementary School serve?
Athens Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Athens Elementary School a charter school?
Athens Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Athens Elementary School located in?
Athens Elementary School is located in the Bluefield, WV-VA metropolitan area.
What school district does Athens Elementary School belong to?
Athens Elementary School is part of the Mercer County Schools school district.
How much does Mercer County Schools spend per student?
The Mercer County Schools district spends approximately $569,583,691 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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