Enrollment
210
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anthony, KS
Anthony Elem
Federal NCES profile for Anthony Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200339000747
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anthony Elem earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Anthony · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Anthony Elem has class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Anthony, KS.
School address
District: Chaparral Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200339000747 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anthony Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anthony Elem
Anthony Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Anthony, Kansas, enrolling 210 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 210 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 204 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Anthony's public schools, it stands alongside Chaparral Jr/Sr High (348 students): Anthony Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.1:1 vs 13.4:1).
Chaparral Schools also operates Chaparral Jr/Sr High (348 students) and Harper Elem (255 students) alongside Anthony Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anthony Elem compares
Anthony Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 25% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Kansas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$16,410
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Anthony Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chaparral Schools, which includes Anthony Elem.
$16,410
Per student
+6%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.6%
State 67.3%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Anthony Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral Jr/Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harper Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chaparral Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Anthony Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Anthony
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anthony Elem
How many students attend Anthony Elem?
Anthony Elem has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anthony, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony Elem is 11.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 29% 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 Anthony Elem?
53.3% of students at Anthony Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anthony Elem?
The largest demographic group at Anthony Elem is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Anthony, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anthony Elem?
Anthony Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anthony Elem rank among public schools in Anthony?
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Anthony, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Anthony on the city page.
Is Anthony Elem a good school?
Anthony Elem earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chaparral Schools?
Besides Anthony Elem, Chaparral Schools also operates Chaparral Jr/Sr High (348 students), Harper Elem (255 students), and Chaparral Virtual School (16 students). See the Chaparral Schools district page for the complete list.
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