Enrollment
64
Elementary
DISTRICT 123 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MAPLE VALLEY-ANTHON OTO COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 191848000080
Anthon Elementary
110 W Division, Anthon, IA 51004 · (712) 373-5244 · Woodbury County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL64 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
8 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.2:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
33 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 13 | 20% |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 6 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 12 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 6 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 10 | 16% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Anthon Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthon Elementary this school | 64 | 51.6% | N/A |
| Orient Elementary School Orient | 58 | 51.7% | N/A |
| Bennett Elementary School Bennett | 76 | 53.9% | 60.6% |
| Paton-Churdan Elementary Churdan | 86 | 55.8% | 75.2% |
| Gilmore City Elementary School Gilmore City | 59 | 59.3% | 49.6% |
| Tri-County Elementary School Thornburg | 102 | 50.0% | 63.2% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Anthon Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Woodbury County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 64 | #682 of 705 | #20 of 20 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
64
-7 (-10%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
8.1:1
was 10.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 64 | 8 | 8.1:1 | 52% (33) |
| 2023-24 | 54 | 7 | 7.8:1 | 52% (28) |
| 2022-23 | 65 | 8 | 8.2:1 | 43% (28) |
| 2020-21 | 71 | 7 | 10.1:1 | 61% (43) |
| 2017-18 | 105 | 9 | 11.7:1 | 57% (60) |
| 2015-16 | 107 | 11 | 9.7:1 | 56% (60) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Anthon Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 39% (105 to 64); teachers down 12% (9 to 8).
About Anthon Elementary
Anthon Elementary is an elementary school in Anthon, Iowa, reachable at (712) 373-5244. Its grade span covers pre-K through 5, with 64 students on the rolls. That compares with an average of about 325 students for elementary schools in Iowa.
Anthon Elementary is one of 4 schools in Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District, which enrolls 602 students in total.
A large majority of enrollment at Anthon Elementary is White, at 89%. It is also 5% Black and 3% multiracial. Woodbury County's residents are about 71% White, 18 points below the school's share. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 20%.
On staff are 8 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1. Elementary schools in Iowa average 13.7:1, 5.7 more students per teacher than here. Anthon Elementary has a free or reduced-price lunch rate of 52%. That rate is below the 60% average among public schools in Woodbury County.
In Woodbury County, where the school is located, median household income comes to about $73,658, about 24% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 11% of residents are in poverty. There are 37 public schools in the county, enrolling about 18,210, Anthon Elementary among them.
Of the public schools around it, Anthon Elementary is closest to MVAO Middle School, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within ten miles is 2.
Federal data place Anthon Elementary in the Rural: Distant locale, which means it is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 64, compared with 71 in 2020-21. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (8.1:1) than in 2020-21 (10.1:1).
People who know Anthon Elementary can post here about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Woodbury County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
106,247
Census ACS
Median income
$73,658
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
18,210 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District
- Maple Valley-Anthon Oto High SchoolHigh · 256 students
- Mapleton Elementary SchoolElementary · 182 students
- MVAO Middle SchoolMiddle · 100 students
Nearby schools
- MVAO Middle School0.0 mi · 100
- River Valley Junior- Senior High School8.0 mi · 137
- Pierson Middle School11.3 mi · 126
- Moville Elementary School12.2 mi · 283
- Woodbury Central High School12.2 mi · 190
- Woodbury Central Middle School12.2 mi · 111
Frequently asked questions
About Anthon ElementaryHow many students attend Anthon Elementary?
Anthon Elementary enrolls approximately 64 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Anthon Elementary serve?
Anthon Elementary serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthon Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Anthon Elementary is approximately 8.1:1 (8 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Anthon Elementary?
At Anthon Elementary, the student body is approximately 89% White, 2% Hispanic, 5% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is Anthon Elementary public or private?
Anthon Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District.
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