Enrollment
203
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Blanc, MI
Anderson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261635000509
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Grand Blanc · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Grand Blanc, MI.
School address
District: Grand Blanc Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261635000509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson Elementary School
Anderson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grand Blanc, Michigan, enrolling 203 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.3:1, Anderson Elementary School is leaner than roughly 89% of Michigan schools and 35% under the state's 17.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.1% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 203 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 348 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students) and Grand Blanc Middle School East (884 students) alongside Anderson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Anderson Elementary School compares
Anderson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 35% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 9% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 11% in Michigan - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.0%
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
$11,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
African American 24.6%
Two or More 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Anderson Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Blanc Community Schools, which includes Anderson Elementary School.
$11,984
Per student
-11%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 63.7%
Federal 9.0%
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.
How Anderson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Blanc Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Blanc Middle School East | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Blanc Middle School West | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Myers Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brendel Elementary School | Larger | Similar 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
- 2,377
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~203 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson Elementary School
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Blanc, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 35% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 28% 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?
59.1% 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 47.8% of enrollment, in Grand Blanc, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Blanc?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Grand Blanc, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Blanc on the city page.
Is Anderson Elementary School a good school?
Anderson Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Grand Blanc Community Schools?
Besides Anderson Elementary School, Grand Blanc Community Schools also operates Grand Blanc Community High School (2,377 students), Grand Blanc Middle School East (884 students), and Grand Blanc Middle School West (757 students). See the Grand Blanc Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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