ANTHONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

9501 NE JACKSONVILLE RD
ANTHONY, FL 32617

351 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Anthony Elementary School, located in Anthony, Florida, is a public school serving the Marion County community. As part of the Marion County Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for success in their future academic endeavors. The school environment is designed to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in active learning and community involvement.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Marion County school system, which emphasizes high standards, equity, and accessibility for all students. By leveraging district-wide resources and curricula, Anthony Elementary strives to create a balanced educational program that addresses core subjects while supporting the diverse needs of its local student population. Families and community members interested in specific school policies, calendar updates, or administrative contact information can find comprehensive resources through the official Marion County Public Schools website.

351

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANTHONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	63
Black	95
Two or More	19

White
174 (49.6%)
Black
95 (27.1%)
Hispanic
63 (17.9%)
Two or More
19 (5.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARION
Phone:	(352)671-6000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	229
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ANTHONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	42
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	60
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ANTHONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	45.6%
Male	191	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)