Anthem Elementary School

www.fusdaz.com/anthem

743 Students

Other Pre-K - 9th

School Overview

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.

743

Total Students

42.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anthem Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	374
Hispanic	268
Black	41
Asian	11
Two or More	39
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	6

White
374 (50.3 %)
Hispanic
268 (36.1 %)
Black
41 (5.5 %)
Two or More
39 (5.2 %)
Asian
11 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Florence Unified School District (4437)
Phone:	(520)723-6400
Website:	http://www.fusdaz.com/anthem
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 9th
Total Students:	743
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 76

Grade 8 103