Atherton Elementary

Summary:

Atherton Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, Texas, serving 535 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Arlington Independent School District, which is ranked 683 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Atherton Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with its students generally performing below district and state averages on STAAR tests across most grade levels and subjects. For example, the school's STAAR Reading proficiency rates ranged from 29.41% to 46.43%, compared to district averages of 38.08% to 42.88% and state averages of 50.66% to 53.96%. Similarly, in STAAR Mathematics, Atherton's proficiency rates ranged from 39.29% to 48.28%, compared to district averages of 33.53% to 37.36% and state averages of 40.86% to 48.96%. The school's performance in STAAR Science for 5th grade (7.14%) is also significantly lower than the district (16.43%) and state (26.29%) averages. Atherton Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a SchoolDigger rating ranging from 0 to 2 stars out of 5 in the past decade.

Interestingly, Atherton Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. While its Asian students ranked 430 out of 957 Texas elementary schools in STAAR Reading, its African American and Hispanic students ranked 2005 and 3706 out of 2421 and 4376 schools, respectively. The school's English Language Learner (ELL) students have performed relatively better, ranking in the top third of Texas elementary schools in STAAR Reading and Mathematics. However, the school's special education and low socioeconomic status students have struggled, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools. When compared to nearby Hale Elementary, Atherton Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower STAAR proficiency rates and a lower school ranking.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2101 Overbrook Dr
       Arlington, TX  76014-2639


(682) 867-4900

District: Arlington Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2941st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,668 Help


Students who attend Atherton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Workman J H
High:    Sam Houston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  523

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.5%
African American:
28.7%
White:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Atherton Elementary ranks worse than 62.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th among 52 ranked elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.75. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (59.5%), African American (28.7%), White (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atherton Elementary is 14.5. 30 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atherton Elementary is $9,668. 40 elementary schools in the Arlington Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Atherton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Atherton Elementary 2941st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Atherton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Arlington Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Arlington Independent School District (Isd) 683rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Atherton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.82 3173rd 3465 8.4%
2005 15.69 3274th 3475 5.8%
2006 9.53 3382nd 3476 2.7%
2007 16.25 3487th 3724 6.4%
2008 15.54 3539th 3768 6.1%
2009 20.99 3531st 3884 9.1%
2010 36.73 2979th 3937 24.3%
2011 34.20 3213th 4095 21.5%
2012 27.79 3528th 4206 16.1%
2013 17.39 3883rd 4221 8.0%
2014 29.20 3439th 4260 19.3%
2015 12.81 4043rd 4320 6.4%
2016 17.55 3840th 4286 10.4%
2017 33.06 2955th 4329 31.7%
2018 34.05 2939th 4359 32.6%
2019 36.19 2941st 4479 34.3%
2021 24.46 3546th 4578 22.5%
2022 20.37 3921st 4581 14.4%
2023 28.91 3466th 4647 25.4%
2024 37.75 2941st 4675 37.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.40 1478th 3226 54.2%
2019 59.34 1111th 3333 66.7%
2021 62.84 880th 3446 74.5%
2022 54.68 1381st 3487 60.4%
2023 56.56 1329th 3556 62.6%
2024 46.09 1844th 3638 49.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.76 808th 3558 77.3%
2019 51.27 1350th 3684 63.4%
2021 29.16 2875th 3799 24.3%
2022 21.20 3619th 3952 8.4%
2023 28.82 3208th 4086 21.5%
2024 32.21 3099th 4261 27.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.05 2353rd 4264 44.8%
2019 46.59 2307th 4309 46.5%
2021 33.75 3132nd 4451 29.6%
2022 26.47 3716th 4477 17.0%
2023 36.34 3137th 4521 30.6%
2024 45.69 2486th 4560 45.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.25 3049th 4306 29.2%
2019 32.56 3165th 4348 27.2%
2021 25.80 3470th 4499 22.9%
2022 20.73 3974th 4561 12.9%
2023 23.17 3861st 4588 15.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.18 2419th 3106 22.1%
2019 33.43 2589th 3184 18.7%
2021 23.19 2516th 3006 16.3%
2022 40.23 2201st 2958 25.6%
2023 47.28 2036th 2980 31.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.59 2397th 4240 43.5%
2019 52.30 1822nd 4295 57.6%
2021 57.26 1366th 4331 68.5%
2022 42.82 2611th 4461 41.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.87 2852nd 4319 34.0%
2019 41.03 2595th 4357 40.4%
2021 25.23 3511th 4498 21.9%
2022 24.19 3747th 4563 17.9%
2023 38.22 2875th 4585 37.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.10 767th 1005 23.7%
2019 27.24 848th 1009 16.0%
2021 41.25 619th 967 36.0%
2022 59.07 430th 957 55.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.86 1336th 2483 46.2%
2019 41.72 1486th 2515 40.9%
2021 33.65 1695th 2444 30.6%
2022 26.34 2005th 2421 17.2%
2023 30.47 1827th 2443 25.2%
2024 37.21 1601st 2421 33.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.93 2067th 4168 50.4%
2019 53.60 1754th 4188 58.1%
2021 30.92 3165th 4329 26.9%
2022 24.78 3706th 4376 15.3%
2023 41.97 2633rd 4401 40.2%
2024 42.99 2554th 4431 42.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Atherton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.65 2151st 3127 31.2%
2019 18.30 2853rd 3142 9.2%
2021 11.96 2932nd 3082 4.9%
2022 14.06 2906th 3082 5.7%
2023 40.94 1989th 3106 36.0%
2024 18.07 2771st 3078 10.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Atherton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 522 73 42 31 n/a n/a n/a 0 668
1989 512 105 35 41 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1990 508 122 32 47 1 n/a n/a 0 710
1991 663 220 55 107 0 n/a n/a 0 1045
1992 634 228 64 148 2 n/a n/a 0 1076
1993 641 236 74 123 2 n/a n/a 0 1076
1994 599 255 74 168 7 n/a n/a 0 1103
1995 503 294 89 189 8 n/a n/a 0 1083
1996 503 294 89 189 8 n/a n/a 0 1083
1997 476 329 123 214 6 n/a n/a 0 1148
1998 441 358 118 218 5 n/a n/a 0 1140
1999 195 234 92 159 1 n/a n/a 0 681
2000 201 257 102 204 2 n/a n/a 0 766
2001 205 295 128 238 0 n/a n/a 0 866
2002 153 361 104 330 2 n/a n/a 0 950
2003 153 361 104 330 2 n/a n/a 0 950
2004 132 335 100 393 3 n/a n/a 0 963
2005 116 364 113 400 4 n/a n/a 0 997
2006 106 492 108 427 6 n/a n/a 0 1139
2007 98 450 101 438 1 n/a n/a 0 1088
2008 78 530 114 439 2 n/a n/a 0 1163
2009 78 476 130 459 2 n/a n/a 0 1145
2010 62 463 124 450 1 n/a n/a 0 1100
2011 56 488 106 458 6 0 14 0 1128
2012 77 512 111 476 2 1 16 0 1195
2013 82 497 104 472 2 1 13 0 1171
2014 44 244 61 318 1 2 5 0 675
2015 37 239 61 347 2 2 4 0 692
2016 46 245 49 327 1 2 7 0 677
2017 48 233 42 308 4 0 9 0 644
2018 52 188 38 323 2 1 11 0 615
2019 52 178 39 292 2 1 6 0 570
2020 52 155 37 306 3 1 3 0 557
2021 44 156 35 303 4 2 4 0 548
2022 40 162 33 319 1 2 7 0 564
2023 34 165 22 297 2 1 14 0 535
2024 26 150 22 311 1 1 12 0 523

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Atherton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 668 33.0 20.2 n/a
1989 693 n/a n/a n/a
1990 710 38.0 18.6 n/a
1991 1045 38.0 27.5 n/a
1992 1076 51.7 20.8 16.6
1993 1076 52.0 20.7 23.8
1994 1103 58.6 18.8 21.1
1995 1083 60.1 18.0 24.3
1996 1083 60.1 18.0 24.3
1997 1148 62.4 18.4 27.5
1998 1140 67.3 16.9 30.1
1999 681 41.5 16.4 51.1
2000 766 43.1 17.8 53.8
2001 866 52.8 16.4 59.8
2002 950 53.2 17.9 71.4
2003 950 53.2 17.9 71.4
2004 963 57.5 16.7 76.4
2005 997 50.7 19.7 78.9
2006 1139 57.2 19.9 86.4
2007 1088 60.9 17.9 86
2008 1163 62.1 18.7 81.1
2009 1145 64.6 17.7 84.8
2010 1100 64.6 17.0 85.8
2011 1128 63.5 17.7 88.2
2012 1195 64.1 18.6 89.4
2013 1171 65.3 17.9 90.7
2014 675 42.6 15.8 86.1
2015 692 42.0 16.4 84.7
2016 677 42.0 16.1 84.8
2017 644 43.4 14.8 86.2
2018 615 42.4 14.4 79.5
2019 570 40.2 14.1 90.2
2020 557 39.4 14.1 95.9
2021 548 39.3 13.9 89.1
2022 564 37.3 15.1 85.6
2023 535 36.4 14.6 88.4
2024 523 35.9 14.5 90.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Atherton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 668 33.0 20.2 n/a
1989 693 n/a n/a n/a
1990 710 38.0 18.6 n/a
1991 1045 38.0 27.5 n/a
1992 1076 51.7 20.8 16.6
1993 1076 52.0 20.7 23.8
1994 1103 58.6 18.8 21.1
1995 1083 60.1 18.0 24.3
1996 1083 60.1 18.0 24.3
1997 1148 62.4 18.4 27.5
1998 1140 67.3 16.9 30.1
1999 681 41.5 16.4 51.1
2000 766 43.1 17.8 53.8
2001 866 52.8 16.4 59.8
2002 950 53.2 17.9 71.4
2003 950 53.2 17.9 71.4
2004 963 57.5 16.7 76.4
2005 997 50.7 19.7 78.9
2006 1139 57.2 19.9 86.4
2007 1088 60.9 17.9 86
2008 1163 62.1 18.7 81.1
2009 1145 64.6 17.7 84.8
2010 1100 64.6 17.0 85.8
2011 1128 63.5 17.7 88.2
2012 1195 64.1 18.6 89.4
2013 1171 65.3 17.9 90.7
2014 675 42.6 15.8 86.1
2015 692 42.0 16.4 84.7
2016 677 42.0 16.1 84.8
2017 644 43.4 14.8 86.2
2018 615 42.4 14.4 79.5
2019 570 40.2 14.1 90.2
2020 557 39.4 14.1 95.9
2021 548 39.3 13.9 89.1
2022 564 37.3 15.1 85.6
2023 535 36.4 14.6 88.4
2024 523 35.9 14.5 90.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Atherton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,070 (8.9%) $10,896 (91.1%) $11,965
2020 $1,038 (11.0%) $8,420 (89.0%) $9,458
2021 $816 (8.4%) $8,852 (91.6%) $9,668

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Atherton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2941st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3466th of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Atherton Elementary)2432
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3739
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Atherton Elementary)3424
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3933
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Atherton Elementary)3132
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Atherton Elementary)5649
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Atherton Elementary)3238
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4542
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Atherton Elementary)4050
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4737
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Atherton Elementary)3821
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3825
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Atherton Elementary)057
 57%
   5th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4420
 24%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
6th Grade Reading (Atherton Elementary)2923
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))3743
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atherton Elementary)5623
 33%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Arlington Independent School District (Isd))4934
 15%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students570535
 6.1%
African American178165
 7.3%
American Indian22
Asian3922
 43.6%
Hispanic292297
 1.7%
Pacific Islander11
White5234
 34.6%
Two or More Races614
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.2%88.4%
 1.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Atherton Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 523 students attended Atherton Elementary.

Students who attend Atherton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Workman J H
High : Sam Houston High School

Atherton Elementary ranks 2941st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Atherton Elementary are 59% Hispanic, 29% African American, 5% White, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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