- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bronson, MI
Anderson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260696004293
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bronson · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bronson, MI.
School address
District: Bronson Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260696004293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Anderson Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 260696004293 · Bronson, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 18:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Bronson Jrsr High School (530 students)
Anderson Elementary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Anderson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bronson Jrsr H
Bronson Jrsr High School
530 students
- Ryan Elementar
Ryan Elementary School
217 students
- This school
Anderson Elementary School
216 students
What this shows Anderson Elementary School reports 216 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 15% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Michigan - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$13,132
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Anderson Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bronson Community School District reports $13,132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson Jrsr High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ryan Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Elementary School
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has 216 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bronson, MI. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School is 18:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson Elementary School?
62.3% of students at Anderson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Elementary School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Bronson, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 public schools in Bronson?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bronson, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bronson Community School District?
Besides Anderson Elementary School, Bronson Community School District also operates Bronson Jrsr High School (530 students) and Ryan Elementary School (217 students). See the Bronson Community School District district page for the complete list.