Athens Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Athens, West Virginia 24712 · Mercer County Schools
#24 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#7498 of 50,301 nationally
About Athens Elementary School
Athens Elementary School is a public elementary located in Athens, in the Mercer County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 233 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 75.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 24th of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (67th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 233.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
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 Athens Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Athens Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pikeview High School
Princeton · Public high · Grades 9–12
629 students · 4.0 km away
Pikeview Middle School
Princeton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
502 students · 4.1 km away
Melrose Elementary School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
239 students · 5.0 km away
Sun Valley Elementary School
Lerona · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
117 students · 7.2 km away
Silver Springs Early Learning Center
Princeton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
335 students · 8.5 km away
Straley Elementary School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
172 students · 9.0 km away
Spanishburg
Spanisburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
159 students · 9.4 km away
Mercer Elementary
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students · 9.7 km away
Princeton Middle School
Princeton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students · 9.7 km away
Princeton Senior High School
Princeton · Public high · Grades 9–12
925 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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Sistersville Elementary School
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Sherman Elementary School
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Dunbar Intermediate Center
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Frequently asked questions
Is Athens Elementary School a good school?
Athens Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 75.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #24 of 390 in West Virginia. 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 Athens Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Athens Elementary School ranks #24 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #7498 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Athens Elementary School?
Athens Elementary School had 233 students in 2025.
Is Athens Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Athens Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Athens Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Athens Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.