ANTHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Anthem Elementary School is a Title I public school that is part of the Florence Unified School District (4437) school district, located in Florence, AZ with about 818 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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. With about 42 teachers, Anthem Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Anthem Elementary School, located at 2700 N. Anthem Way in Florence, Arizona, is a prominent educational institution serving the Anthem at Merrill Ranch master-planned community. As part of the Florence Unified School District, the school is designed to cater to the growing suburban population in the area. It provides a foundational K-8 educational experience, emphasizing academic growth, community engagement, and the development of essential life skills in a modern, neighborhood-focused setting.

The school is recognized for fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between home and the classroom, encouraging parental involvement and student participation in extracurricular activities. By leveraging the resources of the Florence Unified School District, Anthem Elementary focuses on delivering a balanced curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. Its location in the heart of the Anthem community makes it a central hub for local families, prioritizing both scholastic achievement and a supportive social atmosphere for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Anthem Elementary School at (520) 866-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2700 N. Anthem Way
Florence, AZ 85132
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ANTHEM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Florence, AZ with about 818 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
818
Teachers:
42
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th 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 818 students

White
50.4%
Hispanic/Latino
31.5%
Black or African American
9.8%
Two or more races
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%
Asian
1.3%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.