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ATHENA ELEM.

PublicGrades 0–6
DESOTO, Missouri · DESOTO 73
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students465
Student:Teacher10.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch50%
Title INo
ATHENA ELEM.
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 325
465
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
50%-4.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

ATHENA ELEM. is a public elementary serving grades 0–6 in DESOTO, Missouri. The school enrolls 465 students. It is part of the DESOTO 73 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictDESOTO 73
County29099
CityDESOTO
ZIP63020
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID291050000347

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment465
White91.6%
Hispanic / Latino2.4%
Black / African American0.9%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
91.6%
Hispanic
2.4%
Black
0.9%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
4.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %50%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)