Total enrollment
164
-62 (-27%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Anthon
Iowa · Public K-12
Anthon, Iowa runs a public-school system of 2 schools with combined enrollment around 164 (1 elementary and 1 middle).
4-year change in Anthon
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
514
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
164
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthon Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 64 |
| MVAO Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 100 |
About Anthon
Anthon is a thinly populated Iowa city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 164 students total.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Anthon is around 82 students, 78% below the Iowa average of about 376.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 27%: 226 students in SY 2020-21 versus 164 in SY 2024-25.
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