Serving 64 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Anthon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Anthon Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Anthon, IA, encompassing approximately 374.4 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 13.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 25.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anthon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Anthon Elementary School's student population of 64 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
64 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Anthon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anthon Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anthon Elementary School's ranking?
Anthon Elementary School is ranked #172 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Anthon Elementary School?
64 students attend Anthon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Anthon Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anthon Elementary School?
Anthon Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anthon Elementary School offer ?
Anthon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anthon Elementary School part of?
Anthon Elementary School is part of Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District.
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