- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Booneville, MS
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 280082001025
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
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 larger than 81% of Mississippi schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Booneville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Mississippi
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Booneville, MS.
School address
District: Booneville School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280082001025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Anderson Elementary School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 280082001025 · Booneville, MS Other · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 15.3:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: R.H. Long Booneville Middle School (416 students)
Anderson Elementary School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.2 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Anderson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Anderson Elementary School
551 students
- R.H. Long Boon
R.H. Long Booneville Middle School
416 students
- Booneville Hig
Booneville High School
370 students
What this shows Anderson Elementary School reports 551 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 Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▼ 23% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
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 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
African American 22.3%
Two or More 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Anderson Elementary School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Booneville School Dist reports $10,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R.H. Long Booneville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booneville High School | Smaller | Lower 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
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Booneville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wheeler High School
Standard public school
577 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Hills Chapel School
Standard public school
398 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Thrasher High School
Standard public school
387 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Jumpertown High School
Standard public school
305 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Elementary School
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has 551 students enrolled. It is a public school in Booneville, MS. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson Elementary School?
61.7% of students at Anderson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Elementary School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Booneville, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
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 Booneville?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Booneville, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Booneville on the city page.
What other schools are in Booneville School Dist?
Besides Anderson Elementary School, Booneville School Dist also operates R.H. Long Booneville Middle School (416 students) and Booneville High School (370 students). See the Booneville School Dist district page for the complete list.