Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Anderson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Anderson Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Anderson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1517 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
48%
15%
Black
23%
13%
White
22%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
Anderson Elementary School is ranked #1517 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Anderson Elementary School often compared to?
Anderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Elementary School, Alexandria Monroe Academy And Central Office by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
462 students attend Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Anderson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Anderson Elementary School offer ?
Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Anderson Elementary School part of?
Anderson Elementary School is part of Anderson Community School Corp School District.
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