Enrollment
496
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 180015001847
Anderson Elementary School — Anderson, IN
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Anderson Community School Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.4%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Anderson Elementary School reports 496 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 89.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 81% above the Indiana average and 73% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Anderson Community School Corp spends $16,906 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.8% from local sources (property taxes), 58.4% from the state, and 17.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anderson Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.4% | ▲ 81% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 496 | top 58% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
89.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 81% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 13% in Indiana — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,906
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 496 Top 58% in Indiana — larger than 42% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 89.4% +81% vs state
NCES ID 180015001847
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.0%
African American 20.6%
White 17.9%
Two or More 7.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.2%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 34
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson Community School Corp, which includes Anderson Elementary School.
$16,906
Per student
+16%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 58.4%
Federal 17.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
Similar elementary schools in Anderson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
581 students 15:1 students per teacher
Tenth Street Elementary School
Standard public school
529 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Anderson Intermediate School
Standard public school
490 students 16:1 students per teacher
Valley Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Erskine Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Elementary School
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has 496 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Anderson, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School is 12.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson Elementary School?
89.4% of students at Anderson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Anderson, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.