- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Charles, IL
Anderson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173717003851
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Saint Charles · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 460
- students enrolled
Anderson Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elem School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL.
School address
District: St Charles Cusd 303 · Illinois
NCES ID 173717003851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Anderson Elem School grew from 445 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 173717003851 · Saint Charles, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: St Charles East High School (1,930 students)
Anderson Elem School grew from 445 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Anderson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Charles Eas
St Charles East High School
1,930 students
- St Charles Nor
St Charles North High School
1,903 students
- Thompson Middl
Thompson Middle School
1,364 students
- Wredling Middl
Wredling Middle School
1,289 students
- Wild Rose Elem 535
Wild Rose Elem School
535 students
- This school 460
Anderson Elem School
460 students
What this shows Anderson Elem School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson Elem School compares
Anderson Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,044
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 5.0%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Anderson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St Charles Cusd 303 reports $21,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Charles North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wredling Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wild Rose Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Saint Charles
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wild Rose Elem School
Standard public school
535 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Bell-Graham Elementary School
Standard public school
520 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Davis Primary School
Standard public school
509 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Richmond Intermediate Sch
Standard public school
385 students 11:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Elem School
How many students attend Anderson Elem School?
Anderson Elem School has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Charles, IL. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elem School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Elem School is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Saint Charles, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Elem School?
Anderson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson Elem School rank among elementary schools in Saint Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elem School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saint Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in St Charles Cusd 303?
Besides Anderson Elem School, St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students), St Charles North High School (1,903 students), and Thompson Middle School (1,364 students). See the St Charles Cusd 303 district page for the complete list.