AMCS AT ANTHEM DBA CAURUS ACADEMY

AMCS at Anthem dba Caurus Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Edkey Inc. (85749) school district, located in Anthem, AZ with about 394 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

Caurus Academy, formerly known as AMCS at Anthem, is a tuition-free public charter school located in Anthem, Arizona. It provides an educational program based on the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes student-centered learning, independence, and the development of the "whole child." The school serves students from preschool through eighth grade, focusing on fostering a supportive environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, hands-on exploration, and social-emotional growth.

By blending the Montessori method with Arizona’s state academic standards, Caurus Academy aims to create a structured yet flexible learning environment. The curriculum is designed to help students master core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and sciences while also emphasizing critical thinking and collaborative work. With a commitment to small class sizes and individualized instruction, the school strives to prepare its students for future academic success by helping them become self-directed and lifelong learners.

For more information, contact AMCS at Anthem dba Caurus Academy at (623) 551-5083 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

41900 N. 42nd Ave.
Unit 110
Anthem, AZ 85086
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AMCS AT ANTHEM DBA CAURUS ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Anthem, AZ with about 394 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Arizona State Board for Charter Schools
District:
Edkey Inc. (85749)
Total Students:
394
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 394 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending AMCS AT ANTHEM DBA CAURUS ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.

White
75.1%
Hispanic/Latino
13.2%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black or African American
4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%
Asian
1.0%

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.