Anthon Elementary School (Closed 2023)

224 W Benson Rd
Uvalde, TX 78802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 554 students in grades 1-2, Anthon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 75% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
55%
78%
(12-13)
60%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.18
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
6%
Source: 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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