Serving 570 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Athens-chilesburg Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 570 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Athens-chilesburg Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athens-chilesburg Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Athens-chilesburg Elementary School's ranking?
Athens-chilesburg Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Athens-chilesburg Elementary School?
570 students attend Athens-chilesburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Athens-chilesburg Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athens-chilesburg Elementary School?
Athens-chilesburg Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Athens-chilesburg Elementary School offer ?
Athens-chilesburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Athens-chilesburg Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 570 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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