Anthem Elementary School

Summary:

Anthem Elementary School is a public alternative school located in Florence, Arizona, serving grades PK-9 with a total enrollment of 743 students. The school is part of the Florence Unified School District, which is ranked 245 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anthem Elementary School faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high dropout rates, and a diverse student population with a significant percentage of students from low-income families. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are generally lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels, with only 38% of 3rd-grade students scoring proficient or better in ELA in 2022-2023, compared to the district's 28% and the state's 41%. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rates are also lower than the district and state averages, with only 20% of 5th-grade students and 15% of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better in 2022-2023. The school's dropout rates have also seen a significant increase, rising from 1.8% in 2018-2019 to 4.6% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

When compared to the nearby schools, such as American Leadership Academy Anthem K-6, Anthem Elementary School generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics. Addressing the school's challenges will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, increased funding and resource allocation, and collaboration with the community and district to support student success.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-9

 2700 N. Anthem Way
       Florence, AZ  85132


(520) 723-6400

District: Florence Unified School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
632nd of 904 Arizona Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,824 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  743

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.3%
Hispanic:
36.1%
African American:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Anthem Elementary School ranks worse than 69.9% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Anthem Elementary School ranks worse than 64.4% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.56. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Anthem Elementary School has the largest alternative school student body size in the Florence Unified School District. Racial makeup is: White (50.3%), Hispanic (36.1%), African American (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anthem Elementary School is 17.3. 1 alternative schools in the Florence Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anthem Elementary School is $5,824. 1 alternative schools in the Florence Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anthem Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Anthem Elementary School 632nd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Anthem Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Anthem Elementary School 343rd of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Anthem Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Florence Unified School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Florence Unified School District 245th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Anthem Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 49.99 538th 1062 49.3%
2010 43.45 614th 1090 43.7%
2011 48.59 540th 1075 49.8%
2012 54.47 516th 1141 54.8%
2013 42.52 701st 1158 39.5%
2014 46.72 581st 1079 46.2%
2015 33.73 584th 955 38.8%
2016 36.59 641st 1079 40.6%
2017 23.03 850th 1106 23.1%
2018 33.90 702nd 1109 36.7%
2019 23.40 774th 1039 25.5%
2021 33.29 738th 1226 39.8%
2022 26.69 663rd 1000 33.7%
2023 40.84 659th 1245 47.1%
2024 24.65 632nd 904 30.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.71 662nd 1027 35.5%
2022 44.86 270th 444 39.2%
2023 32.88 479th 617 22.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.85 287th 417 31.2%
2021 34.92 768th 1201 36.1%
2023 29.56 601st 820 26.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.58 629th 820 23.3%
2022 23.17 501st 618 18.9%
2023 44.22 576th 1116 48.4%
2024 33.78 348th 546 36.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 74.79 18th 423 95.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.55 696th 1023 32.0%
2019 18.18 717th 862 16.8%
2021 34.17 745th 1219 38.9%
2022 28.84 615th 824 25.4%
2023 45.86 572nd 1219 53.1%
2024 16.73 508th 593 14.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.84 216th 239 9.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.79 759th 1032 26.5%
2019 19.95 673rd 850 20.8%
2021 34.61 732nd 1220 40.0%
2022 9.91 788th 830 5.1%
2023 34.08 750th 1216 38.3%
2024 21.40 486th 609 20.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.19 577th 620 6.9%
2023 21.85 287th 316 9.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.43 558th 895 37.7%
2022 21.37 265th 289 8.3%
2023 45.36 322nd 607 47.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.19 652nd 911 28.4%
2021 49.03 521st 1198 56.5%
2023 52.09 487th 1170 58.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.46 325th 654 50.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Pacific Islander students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.65 166th 171 2.9%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.51 664th 720 7.8%
2019 8.56 568th 595 4.5%
2021 25.82 949th 1161 18.3%
2022 12.38 748th 800 6.5%
2023 23.03 843rd 1024 17.7%
2024 9.82 453rd 477 5.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Anthem Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 56.07 279th 663 57.9%
2010 47.94 350th 692 49.4%
2011 49.24 346th 685 49.5%
2012 43.99 446th 772 42.2%
2013 43.81 453rd 787 42.4%
2014 51.47 323rd 690 53.2%
2015 29.12 344th 521 34.0%
2016 39.17 369th 677 45.5%
2017 25.76 501st 695 27.9%
2018 22.01 552nd 711 22.4%
2019 25.65 424th 605 29.9%
2021 33.51 500th 832 39.9%
2022 24.67 428th 605 29.3%
2023 40.50 428th 854 49.9%
2024 27.56 343rd 533 35.6%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.81 405th 650 37.7%
2023 32.11 287th 384 25.3%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.74 298th 606 50.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.60 122nd 178 31.5%
2021 45.82 330th 789 58.2%
2023 37.86 185th 363 49.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.22 398th 503 20.9%
2022 26.55 263rd 369 28.7%
2023 38.73 398th 717 44.5%
2024 38.89 158th 314 49.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.89 521st 624 16.5%
2019 28.75 316th 466 32.2%
2021 33.72 490th 820 40.2%
2022 27.84 346th 494 30.0%
2023 42.99 386th 806 52.1%
2024 27.67 246th 379 35.1%
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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.31 57th 166 65.7%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.96 138th 143 3.5%
2023 48.56 64th 110 41.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.88 437th 617 29.2%
2019 21.11 335th 435 23.0%
2021 35.18 472nd 818 42.3%
2022 17.48 397th 476 16.6%
2023 35.12 471st 810 41.9%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 14.02 365th 404 9.7%
2023 26.94 209th 247 15.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.53 323rd 573 43.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.69 433rd 543 20.3%
2021 33.57 513th 802 36.0%
2023 45.56 345th 760 54.6%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.06 132nd 390 66.2%
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Rank History for middle school Pacific Islander students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.42 57th 108 47.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Anthem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.08 415th 436 4.8%
2019 8.56 317th 337 5.9%
2021 32.67 555th 780 28.8%
2023 25.62 525th 675 22.2%
2024 13.11 242nd 273 11.4%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Anthem Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 350 62 8 130 8 n/a n/a 0 558
2008 549 104 12 312 13 n/a n/a 0 990
2009 485 100 12 279 19 n/a n/a 0 895
2010 510 97 9 185 14 n/a n/a 0 815
2011 527 80 16 209 19 0 3 0 854
2012 523 74 12 228 21 5 11 0 874
2013 546 64 12 225 22 2 23 0 894
2014 533 59 12 228 13 4 24 0 873
2015 467 69 10 236 14 4 26 0 826
2016 437 76 6 218 18 3 20 0 778
2017 414 81 11 223 14 4 31 0 778
2018 412 80 11 258 16 11 30 0 818
2019 452 63 11 289 22 7 30 0 874
2020 455 59 11 289 25 6 39 0 884
2021 434 66 12 288 22 9 30 0 861
2022 508 58 12 327 18 11 43 0 977
2023 374 41 11 268 4 6 39 0 743

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anthem Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 558 71.5 7.8 42.3
2008 990 39.5 25.1 52.2
2009 895 50.5 17.7 55.1
2010 815 47.0 17.3 52.1
2011 854 49.8 17.1 53.7
2012 874 48.8 17.8 53.3
2013 894 45.0 19.8 48.1
2014 873 42.0 20.7 n/a
2015 826 37.0 22.3 59.9
2016 778 41.0 18.9 9.9
2017 778 35.0 22.2 60.3
2018 818 42.0 19.4 57.9
2019 874 41.0 21.3 55.9
2020 884 42.0 21.0 55.9
2021 861 46.0 18.7 n/a
2022 977 44.2 22.0 26.3
2023 743 42.8 17.3 44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anthem Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 558 71.5 7.8 42.3
2008 990 39.5 25.1 52.2
2009 895 50.5 17.7 55.1
2010 815 47.0 17.3 52.1
2011 854 49.8 17.1 53.7
2012 874 48.8 17.8 53.3
2013 894 45.0 19.8 48.1
2014 873 42.0 20.7 n/a
2015 826 37.0 22.3 59.9
2016 778 41.0 18.9 9.9
2017 778 35.0 22.2 60.3
2018 818 42.0 19.4 57.9
2019 874 41.0 21.3 55.9
2020 884 42.0 21.0 55.9
2021 861 46.0 18.7 n/a
2022 977 44.2 22.0 26.3
2023 743 42.8 17.3 44.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Anthem Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $222 (4.2%) $114 (2.2%) $557 (10.6%) $4,694 (89.1%) $238 (4.5%) $4,932 (93.6%) $5,268
2021 $483 (6.9%) $127 (1.8%) $1,093 (15.7%) $5,752 (82.6%) $603 (8.7%) $6,356 (91.2%) $6,966
2022 $236 (4.1%) $236 (4.1%) $709 (12.2%) $4,908 (84.3%) $443 (7.6%) $5,351 (91.9%) $5,824

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anthem Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 774th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 659th of 1245 Elementary schools
 21.6%
Ranks 424th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 428th of 854 Middle schools
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students874743
 15%
African American6341
 34.9%
American Indian224
 81.8%
Asian1111
Hispanic289268
 7.3%
Pacific Islander76
 14.3%
White452374
 17.3%
Two or More Races3039
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.9%44.8%
 11.1%


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Students at Anthem Elementary School are 50% White, 36% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 743 students attended Anthem Elementary School.

Anthem Elementary School ranks 632nd of 904 Arizona alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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