At a glance
Reported students
722
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona other enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 201 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
693.5
Anthem Elementary School: 722 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 894
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.4:1
What the reported data says about Anthem Elementary School
Anthem Elementary School is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–09 in Florence. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Florence Unified School District (4437). NCES reports 722 students for 2024–25.
Among 201 combined / other schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 137 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Arizona median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (37.3%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Anthem Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.2%
- Hispanic37.3%
- Black5.5%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial9.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Florence Unified School District (4437)
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mountain Vista Academy
Other · Grades PK–12
163 reported students
Florence Virtual Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
155 reported students
Walker Butte Middle School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
718 reported students
Circle Cross STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
728 reported students
San Tan Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
669 reported students
San Tan Foothills High School
High · Grades 07–12
793 reported students
Public schools near Anthem Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Leadership Academy Anthem South K-12 Other · Charter · American Leadership Academy Inc. (4348) | KG–12 | 1,079 | 1.2 mi |
| EVIT - American Leadership Academy Anthem South High · East Valley Institute of Technology (4516) | 09–12 | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| Florence High School High · Florence Unified School District (4437) | 07–12 | 857 | 5.6 mi |
| Florence Virtual Academy Other · Florence Unified School District (4437) | KG–12 | 155 | 5.6 mi |
| Coolidge Virtual Academy Other · Coolidge Unified District (4442) | KG–12 | 106 | 6 mi |
| Mountain Vista Academy Other · Florence Unified School District (4437) | PK–12 | 163 | 8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Anthem Elementary School
What grades does Anthem Elementary School serve?
Anthem Elementary School reports grades PK–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Florence Unified School District (4437).
How many students attend Anthem Elementary School?
Anthem Elementary School reported 722 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 201 Arizona combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 894 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Anthem Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 722 students and 44.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Anthem Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Anthem Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Florence Unified School District (4437) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Anthem Elementary School in?
Anthem Elementary School is part of Florence Unified School District (4437), based in Florence, AZ, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Anthem Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include American Leadership Academy Anthem South K-12 (1.2 mi), EVIT - American Leadership Academy Anthem South (1.2 mi), Florence High School (5.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.