Atkinson Elementary School in Atkinson is a K-5 building, with one section of each grade level.
Students have specialized teachers is music, art, and physical education.
Special Education is offered for students who qualify in the areas of learning disabilities and speech correction. A special reading program is offered for qualified students in grades 1-3, and Reading Recovery is offered at the 1st grade level. The Future Farmers' Postal Program provides an opportunity for students to write letters to fellow classmates. A class size computer lab and a science lab are available for students. An activity area and a large gym provide ample spaces for exercise and play.