Anthon Elementary School
Anthon Elementary School serves 554 students in grades 1-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anthon Elementary School's student population of 554 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anthon Elementary School is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
9%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 1/18/2010
I feel that the teachers are exceptional, I am a bit predjudiced as my mother teaches 1st grade at Anthon. I see that the teachers truely care for these children and strive to offer them the very best chance at being productive through education....another plus is that these teacher CARE.
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