Anson Elementary School

www.marshalltown.k12.ia.us/schools/ansone/AnsonEl.htm

286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Anson Elementary School, located in Marshalltown, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the Marshalltown Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of its students, emphasizing foundational skills that prepare them for future success. The school community places a high value on building strong relationships between staff, students, and families to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Beyond its core curriculum, Anson Elementary is known for its commitment to the diverse needs of the Marshalltown community. The school employs a variety of instructional strategies designed to support student growth, often utilizing collaborative efforts to address social-emotional learning alongside traditional academics. By providing a structured and welcoming environment, Anson Elementary strives to instill a love for lifelong learning and community pride in its student body.

286

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	191
Black	14
Asian	22
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
191 (66.8%)
White
43 (15.0%)
Asian
22 (7.7%)
Black
14 (4.9%)
Two or More
14 (4.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Marshalltown Comm School District
Phone:	(641)754-1020
Website:	http://www.marshalltown.k12.ia.us/schools/ansone/AnsonEl.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 29

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 44