Athena Elem.
#701 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#27346 of 50,301 nationally
About Athena Elem.
Athena Elem. is a public elementary located in Desoto, in the Desoto 73 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 465 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 701st of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (93th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 465.
There are 6 schools in Desoto; Athena Elem. ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Athena Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Athena Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Desoto Jr. High
Desoto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
338 students · 8.1 km away
Vineland Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
653 students · 8.3 km away
Desoto Sr. High
Desoto · Public high · Grades 9–12
862 students · 8.3 km away
Early Childhood Ctr.
Desoto · Public other · Grades PK–PK
146 students · 8.9 km away
Plattin Primary
Festus · Public elementary · Grades K–2
203 students · 10 km away
Sunrise Elem.
Desoto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
318 students · 11 km away
Festus Early Childhood Center
Festus · Public other · Grades PK–PK
141 students · 12 km away
Festus Middle
Festus · Public middle · Grades 7–8
486 students · 12 km away
Jefferson High School
Festus · Public high · Grades 9–12
300 students · 12 km away
Telegraph Intermediate
Festus · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
230 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Cornerstone Elementary
Excelsior Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
Fairview Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students
Thomas B. Chinn Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Wild Horse Elem.
Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
West Elem.
Park Hills · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
464 students
William Yates Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Athena Elem. a good school?
Athena Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 46.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #701 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Athena Elem. rank in Missouri?
Athena Elem. ranks #701 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #27346 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Athena Elem.?
Athena Elem. had 465 students in 2025.
Is Athena Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Athena Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Athena Elem.?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Athena Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.