Anthon Elementary

Anthon Elementary is a public elementary school in Anthon, IA, part of the Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District. The school serves approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 96.8th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 81% proficiency in math, 7 points above the state average and 81% in reading/language arts, 11 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in school environment (9.6/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $49,821, where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 54 students, Anthon Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, Anthon Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Anthon Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.