Excellent
#151 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 12% in state
Anthony Elem
Elementary School · Chaparral Schools · Anthony, KS
A Chaparral Schools elementary school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 S Springfield, Anthony, KS 67003
- Math 58% proficient (2025)
- Reading 53% proficient (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anthony Elem score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anthony Elem 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated970/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anthony), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,794
Median home value
$71,200
Median rent
$668/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
76%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Chaparral Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harper ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 251 | 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.
Chaparral Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anthony Elem is listed in Chaparral Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anthony Elem
Anthony Elem is a public elementary school in Anthony, KS, part of Chaparral Schools, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anthony Elem
What grades does Anthony Elem serve?
Anthony Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Anthony Elem?
Anthony Elem has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony Elem is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anthony Elem rank in KS?
Anthony Elem ranks #151 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Anthony Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Anthony Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Anthony Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anthony Elem has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Anthony Elem a charter school?
No, Anthony Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anthony Elem a Title I school?
No, Anthony Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anthony Elem?
71.2% of students at Anthony Elem 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Harper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (620) 842-3743
- Area population (ZIP 67003)
- 2,529
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 67003; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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