- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AZ
Anthem Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Anthem Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040292002637
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anthem Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Anthem Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anthem Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Florence, AZ.
School address
District: Florence Unified School District (4437) · Arizona
NCES ID 040292002637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Anthem Elementary School shrank from 743 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 040292002637 · Florence, AZ Other · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 17.2:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Poston Butte High School (1,310 students)
Anthem Elementary School shrank from 743 students in 2022-23 to 705 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Anthem Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Poston Butte H
Poston Butte High School
1,310 students
- Florence High
Florence High School
857 students
- Florence K-8
Florence K-8
805 students
- San Tan Foothi
San Tan Foothills High School
793 students
- Circle Cross K
Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy
728 students
- This school
Anthem Elementary School
722 students
What this shows Anthem Elementary School reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anthem Elementary School compares
Anthem Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Arizona - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
Two or More 9.1%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Anthem Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence Unified School District (4437) reports $10,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anthem Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Butte High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence K-8 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Tan Foothills High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Circle Cross K8 Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anthem Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 793
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Florence
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6
Standard public school
1,079 students
Florence K-8
Standard public school
805 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Magma Ranch K8 School
Standard public school
507 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Mountain Vista Academy
Alternative education program
163 students 9.6:1 students per teacher
Florence Virtual Academy
Standard public school
155 students 25.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anthem Elementary School
How many students attend Anthem Elementary School?
Anthem Elementary School has 722 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthem Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anthem Elementary School?
33.9% of students at Anthem Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anthem Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Anthem Elementary School is White at 44.2% of enrollment, in Florence, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anthem Elementary School?
Anthem Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anthem Elementary School rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Anthem Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Florence, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence Unified School District (4437)?
Besides Anthem Elementary School, Florence Unified School District (4437) also operates Poston Butte High School (1,310 students), Florence High School (857 students), and Florence K-8 (805 students). See the Florence Unified School District (4437) district page for the complete list.