Anthon Elementary School (Closed 2021)

224 W Benson Rd
Uvalde, TX 78802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 554 students in grades 1-2, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
554 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
55%
78%
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(12-13)
60%
78%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anthon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
90%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
9%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TX.
0.18
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Anthon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Anthon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
How many students attend Anthon Elementary School?
554 students attend Anthon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Anthon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anthon Elementary School?
Anthon Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anthon Elementary School offer ?
Anthon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Anthon Elementary School part of?
Anthon Elementary School is part of Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District.

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