- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Anthony Elem held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 200339000747 · Anthony, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 11.1:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaparral Jr/Sr High (348 students)
Anthony Elem held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Anthony Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chaparral Jr/S
Chaparral Jr/Sr High
348 students
- Harper Elem
Harper Elem
255 students
- This school
Anthony Elem
210 students
- Chaparral Virt 16
Chaparral Virtual School
16 students
What this shows Anthony Elem reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anthony Elem compares
Anthony Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
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
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.
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
District finance for Chaparral Schools reports $16,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.