Enrollment
748
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plano, TX
Anderson El
Federal NCES profile for Anderson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482001008147
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #28 of 29
- elementary schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson El ranks #28 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson El
Anderson El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Plano, Texas, enrolling 748 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.3% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 748 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 606 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #494, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (63%) and White (19%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 748 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Frisco Isd spends $9,891 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students) and Reedy H S (2,201 students) alongside Anderson El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anderson El compares
Anderson El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 80% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 748 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
748
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,891
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 748 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 62.8%
White 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Anderson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Frisco Isd, which includes Anderson El.
$9,891
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.4%
State 16.3%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Anderson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reedy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Trail H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,230
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,004
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson El
How many students attend Anderson El?
Anderson El has 748 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plano, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson El?
12.3% of students at Anderson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson El?
The largest demographic group at Anderson El is Asian at 62.8% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson El?
Anderson El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson El rank among elementary schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson El ranks #28 of 29 elementary schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plano on the city page.
Is Anderson El a good school?
Anderson El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Frisco Isd?
Besides Anderson El, Frisco Isd also operates Wakeland H S (2,230 students), Reedy H S (2,201 students), and Lebanon Trail H S (2,173 students). See the Frisco Isd district page for the complete list.
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