- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Anderson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087002183
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #24 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 42.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary School ranks #24 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Anderson Elementary School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120087002183 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 11.1:1 · 42.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Anderson Elementary School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 280 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Anderson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 221
Anderson Elementary School
221 students
What this shows Anderson Elementary School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson Elementary School compares
Anderson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.8% | ▼ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 18.6%
African American 16.7%
Asian 3.6%
Largest group: White at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Anderson Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Elementary School
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 38% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 29% 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 Elementary School?
42.8% of students at Anderson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Elementary School is White at 32.6% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary School ranks #24 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Anderson Elementary School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.