Athena Elementary School
Public elementary school in Desoto, Missouri · Desoto 73 School District · Grades K–6
Athena Elementary School serves 465 students in grades K–6 in Desoto (Jefferson County). It is one of 5 schools in Desoto 73 School District. By enrollment it is the 216th largest of 1,202 public elementary schools in Missouri (median 327 students). With 10.1 students per full-time teacher, it has fewer students per teacher than the typical Missouri elementary school (12.3).
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Rank and medians compare all 1,202 Missouri elementary schools with enrollment listed on this site.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Students per teacher = students ÷ 46.08 full-time-equivalent teachers.
School facts
| School type | Regular School |
| Level | Elementary |
| Grades | K–6 |
| District | Desoto 73 School District |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Area type | Rural, fringe |
| School meals | National School Lunch Program, free or reduced price for eligible students |
| NCES school ID | 291050000347 |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 directory and school characteristics; area type from NCES EDGE locale codes.
Compared with the district and Missouri
| This school | Desoto 73 | Missouri elementary schools (median) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students | 465 | 2,464 | 327 |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.4 | 12.3 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch eligible | 50.1% | 48.6% | 53.6% |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. District figures add up its schools. 17% of Missouri elementary schools have fewer students per teacher than this school (share of schools with a lower ratio). State test results aren't published here yet.
Athena Elementary School in context
Size
Athena Elementary School is the smallest of Desoto 73 School District's 2 elementary schools; its 465 students are 18.9% of district enrollment. Its 8 closest elementary schools sit a median 7.6 miles away with a median enrollment of 377; Athena Elementary School is close to their typical size.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 enrollment and school type. Share of district students = this school's students ÷ the district's students. Nearest schools by straight-line distance between NCES EDGE locations.
Grades
Its largest grade is grade 5 with 72 students, and its smallest is grade 1 with 61, against an average of 66 per grade. Its first and last grades are close in size: 68 in kindergarten and 65 in grade 6.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership by grade.
Students
The largest group is White students: 91.6% here and 92.3% across Desoto 73. Students from 5 of the 7 race and ethnicity groups NCES reports are enrolled.
50.1% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, against 48.6% across Desoto 73 and a median of 53.6% for Missouri elementary schools. 24.3% are directly certified for free meals, meaning their families take part in programs such as SNAP or TANF, so no application was needed. Families apply for free or reduced-price meals, and eligibility depends on household income.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership and school lunch program data. District shares weight each school by its enrollment.
Teachers
With 46.08 full-time-equivalent teachers for 465 students, Athena Elementary School has 10.1 students per teacher. At the median Missouri elementary school ratio of 12.3, a school with 465 students would have about 37.8 teachers, so Athena Elementary School has 8.3 more.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Expected teachers = this school's students ÷ the median students per teacher of Missouri elementary schools (12.3).
Location
Athena Elementary School is in rural territory within 5 miles of an urbanized area or 2.5 miles of a town, which NCES calls rural, fringe. The nearest other elementary school is Vineland Elementary School, 5.1 miles away in the same district. Within 10 miles there are 8 other elementary schools, 0 of them within 5 miles.
Source: NCES EDGE school locations and locale codes, 2024-25. Distances are straight lines.
Students by race and ethnicity
| White | 91.6% |
| Two or more races | 4.9% |
| Hispanic | 2.4% |
| Black | 0.9% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.2% |
46.5% of students are girls and 53.5% are boys.
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership.
Students by grade
| Kindergarten | 68 |
| Grade 1 | 61 |
| Grade 2 | 63 |
| Grade 3 | 70 |
| Grade 4 | 66 |
| Grade 5 | 72 |
| Grade 6 | 65 |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25 membership.
Location and contact
3775 Athena School Rd, Desoto, MO 63020
Phone: (636)586-1020
Locations: NCES EDGE. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Red: Athena Elementary School. Blue: the nearest elementary schools.
Nearby elementary schools
| School | District | Distance | Students | Per teacher | Free/reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland Elementary School | Desoto 73 | 5.1 mi | 653 | 11.1 | 55.7% |
| Plattin Primary School | Jefferson County R-VII | 6.4 mi | 203 | 10.8 | 30% |
| Sunrise Elementary School | Sunrise R-IX | 6.7 mi | 318 | 10.5 | 42.1% |
| Telegraph Intermediate School | Jefferson County R-VII | 7.5 mi | 230 | 13.7 | 28.7% |
| Festus Elementary School | Festus R-VI | 7.6 mi | 1,045 | 14.7 | 37.5% |
| Crystal City Elementary School | Crystal City 47 | 8.9 mi | 324 | 12.4 | 46.9% |
| Hillsboro Elementary School | Hillsboro R-III | 9.1 mi | 459 | 14.7 | 35.3% |
| Hillsboro Primary School | Hillsboro R-III | 9.5 mi | 429 | 13.4 | 35.7% |
Source: NCES CCD 2024-25. Distance in a straight line between NCES EDGE locations.
Other schools in Desoto 73
| School | Level | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto Junior High School | Middle | 7–8 | 338 |
| Desoto Senior High School | High | 9–12 | 862 |
| Early Childhood Center | Pre-K | Pre-K | 146 |
| Vineland Elementary School | Elementary | K–6 | 653 |