Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District

Located at 501 S 7th St in Mapleton, Iowa, the Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District is a fully operational, traditional public school district serving a scenic, rural remote region of the state. Operating four dedicated school facilities, the district delivers a complete educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Based on the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district nurtures a close-knit student body of 610 learners, consisting of 282 female and 328 male students. The enrollment reflects its local community, composed primarily of 562 White students, along with 27 Hispanic, 9 Black, 8 multiracial, 3 American Indian, and 1 Asian student, creating an inviting and supportive academic environment for families across the region.

To ensure individualized attention and strong academic outcomes across all grade levels, the district is backed by a robust workforce totaling approximately 215 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This includes a dedicated teaching faculty of nearly 110 FTE educators, supported by 21 FTE instructional aides for targeted classroom assistance and over 84 FTE support staff members who oversee essential operational, administrative, and student services. This well-resourced staffing ratio allows the district to maintain small class sizes and foster meaningful teacher-student relationships. Prospective families, community members, and researchers interested in learning more about the Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District can reach their main office at (712) 881-1315 or visit their official website at www.mvaoschool.com.