- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bristol, TN
Anderson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470036000107
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 280
- students enrolled
Anderson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 88% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Bristol, TN.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Anderson Elementary shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 470036000107 · Bristol, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tennessee High School (1,146 students)
Anderson Elementary shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 25.2 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Anderson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tennessee High
Tennessee High School
1,146 students
- Bristol Tennes
Bristol Tennessee Middle School
871 students
- Avoca Elementa 436
Avoca Elementary
436 students
- Haynesfield El 405
Haynesfield Elementary
405 students
- Fairmount Elem 351
Fairmount Elementary
351 students
- This school 280
Anderson Elementary
280 students
What this shows Anderson Elementary reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson Elementary compares
Anderson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,440
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Anderson Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Bristol reports $12,440 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bristol Tennessee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avoca Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haynesfield Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmount Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Bristol
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Avoca Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Haynesfield Elementary
Standard public school
405 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Fairmount Elementary
Standard public school
351 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Holston View Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Emmett Elementary
Standard public school
303 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Tennessee Online Public School
Standard public school
233 students 23.3:1 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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Elementary
How many students attend Anderson Elementary?
Anderson Elementary has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bristol, TN. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Elementary is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Bristol, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Elementary?
Anderson Elementary 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 rank among schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Bristol, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bristol on the city page.
What other schools are in Bristol?
Besides Anderson Elementary, Bristol also operates Tennessee High School (1,146 students), Bristol Tennessee Middle School (871 students), and Avoca Elementary (436 students). See the Bristol district page for the complete list.