Anderson

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Sand Springs, Oklahoma - 1 schools

An equity score of 20/100 ranks Anderson #402 of 439 districts in Oklahoma (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,389 per pupil, Anderson ranks #399 of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending (Oklahoma districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

268
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,389
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Anderson operates 1 public schools serving 268 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Oklahoma. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Osage County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,389 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 540 Oklahoma districts by per-pupil spending. See how Oklahoma compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 49.4% local, 38.2% state, and 12.4% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 20/100, ranked #402 of 439 in Oklahoma against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 1.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 55.0% White, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Anderson Public School, enrolling 280 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Anderson Public School accounts for 100.0% of all Anderson student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Anderson a distant remainder — means Anderson-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Anderson chronic absenteeism rate is 1.4% — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.4%
Federal
38.2%
State
49.4%
Local

Funding Equity

20
Equity Score
402 / 439
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Anderson.

White 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Multiracial 26.4%
Other 10.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Anderson

School Enrollment
Anderson Public School
280

How Anderson Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Oklahoma districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Mountain View-Gotebo Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Buffalo Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Maud Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Hodgen Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Zaneis Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Anderson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Anderson?

Anderson has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 268 students.

How much does Anderson spend per student?

Anderson spends $10,389 per student. The district has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #402 in Oklahoma.

What is the demographic composition of Anderson?

Anderson students are 55.0% White, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Anderson?

Anderson has an equity score of 20/100, ranking #402 out of 439 districts in Oklahoma.