- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anthon, IA
Anthon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anthon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191848000080
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anthon Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 64
- students enrolled
Anthon Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191848000080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Anthon Elementary shrank from 65 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-16.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 191848000080 · Anthon, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
64 enr · 9.1:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School (256 students)
Anthon Elementary shrank from 65 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (-16.9%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Anthon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Maple Valley-A
Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School
256 students
- Mapleton Eleme
Mapleton Elementary School
182 students
- Mvao Middle Sc 100
Mvao Middle School
100 students
- This school 64
Anthon Elementary
64 students
What this shows Anthon Elementary reports 64 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anthon Elementary compares
Anthon Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.1:1 | ▼ 39% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▲ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 64 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.1:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
64
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.1:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Iowa - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,655
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Anthon Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District reports $14,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anthon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mapleton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mvao Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anthon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~64 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anthon Elementary
How many students attend Anthon Elementary?
Anthon Elementary has 64 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anthon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 65 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthon Elementary is 9.1:1, which is 39% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anthon Elementary?
38.5% of students at Anthon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anthon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anthon Elementary is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Anthon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anthon Elementary?
Anthon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District?
Besides Anthon Elementary, Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District also operates Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High School (256 students), Mapleton Elementary School (182 students), and Mvao Middle School (100 students). See the Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District district page for the complete list.