At a glance
Reported students
657
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
572
Athens City Primary School: 657 reported students.
What the reported data says about Athens City Primary School
Athens City Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Athens. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Athens City Schools. NCES reports 657 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (66.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Athens City Primary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.8%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black6.5%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Athens City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Athens City Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
572 reported students
Athens City Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
519 reported students
Public schools near Athens City Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens City Intermediate School Elementary · Athens City Schools | 03–05 | 572 | under 0.1 mi |
| Riceville Elementary School Elementary · McMinn County Schools | PK–08 | 641 | 5.5 mi |
| E K Baker Elementary School Elementary · McMinn County Schools | PK–08 | 307 | 5.7 mi |
| Niota Elementary School Elementary · McMinn County Schools | PK–08 | 523 | 6.4 mi |
| Englewood Elementary School Elementary · McMinn County Schools | PK–08 | 565 | 6.7 mi |
| Rogers Creek Elementary School Elementary · McMinn County Schools | PK–08 | 277 | 7.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Athens City Primary School
What grades does Athens City Primary School serve?
Athens City Primary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Athens City Schools.
How many students attend Athens City Primary School?
Athens City Primary School reported 657 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment.
Is Athens City Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Athens City Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Athens City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Athens City Primary School in?
Athens City Primary School is part of Athens City Schools, based in Athens, TN, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Athens City Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Athens City Intermediate School (under 0.1 mi), Riceville Elementary School (5.5 mi), E K Baker Elementary School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.