Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Athol Community Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Athol Community Elementary School's student population of 571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
571 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Athol Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Athol Community Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1354 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
78%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Athol Community Elementary School's ranking?
Athol Community Elementary School is ranked #1354 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Athol Community Elementary School often compared to?
Athol Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royalston Community School, Rice Square by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Athol Community Elementary School?
571 students attend Athol Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Athol Community Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Athol Community Elementary School?
Athol Community Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Athol Community Elementary School offer ?
Athol Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Athol Community Elementary School part of?
Athol Community Elementary School is part of Athol-Royalston School District.
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