Enrollment
551
Mississippi · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 13.3:1 Mississippi avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 80.5% Mississippi avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson Elementary School compares with Mississippi and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson Elementary School
Anderson Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Booneville, Mississippi, enrolling 551 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 61.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of Mississippi schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 877 scored Mississippi schools.
Against 184 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (22%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Booneville's public schools, it stands alongside Wheeler High School (577 students): Anderson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 12.8:1).
Booneville School Dist also operates R.H. Long Booneville Middle School (416 students) and Booneville High School (370 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $11,990
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Booneville School Dist, which includes Anderson Elementary School.
$10,014
Per student
-16%
vs Mississippi
Avg $11,990
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 51.7%
Federal 19.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Mississippi, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Anderson Elementary School a good school?
Anderson Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Mississippi 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 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.
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