Enrollment
105
Elementary
STATE 229
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ATHENS PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 231481700742
Athens Community School
8 Fox Hill Road, Athens, ME 04912 · (207) 654-2561 · Somerset County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL105 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
12 FTE teachers
STATE 10.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
68%
71 students
STATE 48%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 5 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 7% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 8% |
| Grade 2 | 13 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 12 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 8 | 8% |
| Grade 5 | 15 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 15 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 9 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 13 | 12% |
Student demographics
4%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 28% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Athens Community School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Community School this school | 105 | 67.6% | N/A |
| Solon Elementary School Solon | 94 | 70.2% | N/A |
| Brownfield Denmark Elementary School Denmark | 77 | 64.9% | N/A |
| Woodstock School Bryant Pond | 67 | 68.7% | N/A |
| Jonesport Elementary School Jonesport | 101 | 74.3% | N/A |
| Helen S Dunn Elementary School Greenbush | 131 | 71.8% | N/A |
Matched among Maine elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Athens Community School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Maine | In Somerset County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 105 | #276 of 360 | #13 of 19 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 67.6% | #44 of 280 | #11 of 13 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
105
-5 (-5%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
8.8:1
was 9.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 105 | 12 | 8.8:1 | 68% (71) |
| 2023-24 | 111 | 12.2 | 9.1:1 | 65% (72) |
| 2022-23 | 112 | 11.4 | 9.8:1 | 52% (58) |
| 2020-21 | 110 | 12 | 9.2:1 | 47% (52) |
| 2017-18 | 127 | 11.8 | 10.8:1 | 60% (76) |
| 2015-16 | 101 | 11 | 9.2:1 | 56% (57) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Athens Community School.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (127 to 105); teachers up 2% (11.8 to 12).
About Athens Community School
Athens Community School is a low-enrollment elementary school with its address in Athens, Maine. It serves 105 students in pre-K through 8. The average among elementary schools in Maine is roughly 229 students; this school is 54% smaller than that.
Federal records list Athens Public Schools as the district for Athens Community School.
At Athens Community School, White students make up 98% of the student body. That is close to the 95% White share among all Somerset County residents. Athens Community School has a diversity index of 4%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
At Athens Community School, 12 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 8.8:1. That ratio is under the 10.5:1 average for elementary schools in Maine. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 68% of enrollment. That is close to the 65% average for public schools in Somerset County.
Somerset County census figures show that median household income is about $58,179, roughly 21% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Athens Community School is among the 34 public schools in Somerset County.
Dimensions Academy is the public school closest to Athens Community School, about 2.6 miles away. Other public schools within ten miles: 3.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Rural: Distant.
Athens Community School had 110 students in 2020-21 and 105 in 2024-25, a 5% decrease.
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Somerset County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
50,959
Census ACS
Median income
$58,179
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
6,044 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Dimensions Academy2.6 mi · 177
- Harmony Elementary7.1 mi · 57
- Solon Elementary School9.0 mi · 94
- North Elementary School10.5 mi · 118
- Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan10.7 mi · 180
- Overman Academy11.2 mi · 170
Frequently asked questions
About Athens Community SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Athens Community School?
Athens Community School enrolls approximately 105 students in grades PK-08.
Is Athens Community School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Athens Community School is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at Athens Community School?
Approximately 8.8:1 students per teacher at Athens Community School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Athens Community School?
At Athens Community School, the student body is approximately 98% White, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Athens Community School?
Athens Community School is overseen by Athens Public Schools in Somerset County.
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