Anthon Elementary

Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District
110 W Division
Anthon, IA 51004
64 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Anthon Elementary, located at 110 W Division in Anthon, Iowa, serves as a key educational facility within the Maple Valley-Anthon Oto (MVAO) Community School District. As a primary school, it plays a foundational role in the local community, providing elementary-aged students with a supportive environment focused on academic growth, character development, and essential life skills. The school emphasizes a close-knit learning atmosphere, leveraging the resources and collaborative spirit of the larger MVAO district to ensure students are well-prepared for their future transitions to middle and high school.

The school operates under the broader mission of the MVAO district, which prioritizes student success through a combination of rigorous curriculum and extracurricular engagement. By maintaining a presence in Anthon, the elementary school remains a focal point for families in the area, fostering strong partnerships between educators, parents, and the surrounding community. More detailed information regarding specific programs, staff directories, and school calendars can be found on the district’s official website at http://www.mvaoschool.com.
64
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    57 (89.1%)
  • Black
    3 (4.7%)
  • Two or More
    2 (3.1%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.6%)
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: Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Comm School District
Phone: (712)373-5244
Website: http://www.mvaoschool.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 31
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 13
Kindergarten 9
Grade 1 8
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 10
Gender Ratio