Athens City Primary serves 733 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 733 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
733 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Athens City Primary is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
7%
21%
White
68%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Athens City Primary?
733 students attend Athens City Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Athens City Primary students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Athens City Primary?
Athens City Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Athens City Primary offer ?
Athens City Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Athens City Primary part of?
Athens City Primary is part of Athens School District.
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