Enrollment
274
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Leavenworth, KS
Anthony Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anthony Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200843001997
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anthony Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Leavenworth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Anthony Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Leavenworth, KS.
School address
District: Leavenworth · Kansas
NCES ID 200843001997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anthony Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anthony Elementary
Anthony Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Leavenworth, Kansas, enrolling 274 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 74.8% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 274 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 111 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Leavenworth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Richard Warren Intermediate School (409 students): Anthony Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 16.4:1).
Leavenworth also operates Leavenworth Sr High (1,237 students) and Richard Warren Middle School (427 students) alongside Anthony Elementary.
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 Elementary compares
Anthony Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 75% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in Kansas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.5%
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
$13,595
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 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 39.1%
African American 27.4%
Two or More 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Anthony Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leavenworth, which includes Anthony Elementary.
$13,595
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.9%
State 69.5%
Federal 11.6%
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 Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leavenworth Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Warren Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Warren Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Brewer Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry Leavenworth | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anthony Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,237
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Leavenworth
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Richard Warren Intermediate School
Standard public school
409 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
David Brewer Elementary
Standard public school
319 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Henry Leavenworth
Standard public school
297 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Leavenworth Virtual School
Standard public school
23 students 23:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anthony Elementary
How many students attend Anthony Elementary?
Anthony Elementary has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Leavenworth, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony Elementary is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Elementary?
74.8% of students at Anthony Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anthony Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anthony Elementary is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Leavenworth, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anthony Elementary?
Anthony Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anthony Elementary rank among elementary schools in Leavenworth?
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony Elementary ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Leavenworth, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Leavenworth on the city page.
Is Anthony Elementary a good school?
Anthony Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Leavenworth?
Besides Anthony Elementary, Leavenworth also operates Leavenworth Sr High (1,237 students), Richard Warren Middle School (427 students), and Richard Warren Intermediate School (409 students). See the Leavenworth district page for the complete list.
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