Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Anthony 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: ANTHONY EL's attendance zone encompasses the entire Anthony school district, covering approximately 8 square miles. Families in the area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anthony Elementary School's student population of 312 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
312 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Anthony Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anthony Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6187 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
97%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anthony Elementary School's ranking?
Anthony Elementary School is ranked #6187 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Anthony Elementary School?
312 students attend Anthony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Anthony Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anthony Elementary School?
Anthony Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anthony Elementary School offer ?
Anthony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Anthony Elementary School part of?
Anthony Elementary School is part of Anthony Independent School District.
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