Excellent
#7 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 1% in state
Anthon Elementary
Elementary School · Maple Valley-anthon Oto Comm School District · Anthon, IA
A Maple Valley-anthon Oto Comm School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
110 W Division, Anthon, IA 51004
- Math 86% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs IA 70% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anthon Elementary score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 14 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Anthon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low92/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,821
Median home value
$100,700
Median rent
$1,014/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 179 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Maple Valley-anthon Oto Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,837NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anthon Elementary is listed in Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anthon Elementary
Anthon Elementary is a public elementary school in Anthon, IA, part of Maple Valley-anthon Oto Comm School District, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anthon Elementary
What grades does Anthon Elementary serve?
Anthon Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Anthon Elementary?
Anthon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthon Elementary is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anthon Elementary rank in IA?
Anthon Elementary ranks #7 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Anthon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Anthon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anthon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anthon Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Anthon Elementary a charter school?
No, Anthon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anthon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Anthon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anthon Elementary?
51.9% of students at Anthon Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Woodbury County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (712) 373-5244
- Area population (ZIP 51004)
- 853
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51004; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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