- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anderson, MO
Anderson Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 292061001100
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Elem. earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elem. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Anderson, MO.
School address
District: Mcdonald Co. R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292061001100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Anderson Elem. held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 292061001100 · Anderson, MO Other · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 12.4:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcdonald County High (1,075 students)
Anderson Elem. held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Anderson Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcdonald Count
Mcdonald County High
1,075 students
- This school
Anderson Elem.
521 students
- Southwest City 350
Southwest City Elem.
350 students
- Noel Elem. 349
Noel Elem.
349 students
- White Rock Ele 347
White Rock Elem.
347 students
- Anderson Middl 275
Anderson Middle
275 students
What this shows Anderson Elem. reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson Elem. compares
Anderson Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▲ 12% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Missouri - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,363
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Anderson Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcdonald Co. R-I reports $11,363 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southwest City Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Noel Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Rock Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Elem.
How many students attend Anderson Elem.?
Anderson Elem. has 521 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anderson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elem. is 12.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson Elem.?
51.7% of students at Anderson Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Elem. is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Anderson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Elem.?
Anderson Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson Elem. rank among public schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elem. ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Anderson, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mcdonald Co. R-I?
Besides Anderson Elem., Mcdonald Co. R-I also operates Mcdonald County High (1,075 students), Southwest City Elem. (350 students), and Noel Elem. (349 students). See the Mcdonald Co. R-I district page for the complete list.