- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Madison, IN
Anderson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180612001088
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Madison, IN.
School address
District: Madison Consolidated Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180612001088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Anderson Elementary School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 180612001088 · Madison, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 22.2:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison Consolidated High School (769 students)
Anderson Elementary School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Anderson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison Consol
Madison Consolidated High School
769 students
- Madison Consol
Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch
728 students
- This school
Anderson Elementary School
489 students
- Lydia Middleto
Lydia Middleton Elementary School
333 students
- Rykers' Ridge 194
Rykers' Ridge Elementary School
194 students
- Deputy Element 138
Deputy Elementary School
138 students
What this shows Anderson Elementary School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson Elementary School compares
Anderson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 40% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 28% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in Indiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$13,828
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Anderson Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison Consolidated Schools reports $13,828 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Consolidated High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lydia Middleton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rykers' Ridge Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Deputy Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Madison
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~489 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Elementary School
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Madison, IN. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School is 22.2:1, which is 40% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson Elementary School?
63.2% 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 White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Madison, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Madison, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Madison on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison Consolidated Schools?
Besides Anderson Elementary School, Madison Consolidated Schools also operates Madison Consolidated High School (769 students), Madison Consolidated Jr High Sch (728 students), and Lydia Middleton Elementary School (333 students). See the Madison Consolidated Schools district page for the complete list.