- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anderson, CA
Anderson Heights Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Heights Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060768000734
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Heights Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- small classes for California
- 82.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Heights Elementary has class sizes smaller than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Heights Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Anderson, CA.
School address
District: Cascade Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 060768000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Anderson Heights Elementary grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 060768000734 · Anderson, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 18.6:1 · 82.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadow Lane Elementary (398 students)
Anderson Heights Elementary grew from 269 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Anderson Heights Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Meadow Lane El
Meadow Lane Elementary
398 students
- Anderson Middl
Anderson Middle
341 students
- This school
Anderson Heights Elementary
261 students
- North State As 13
North State Aspire Academy
13 students
What this shows Anderson Heights Elementary reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson Heights Elementary compares
Anderson Heights Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.9% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 25% in California - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$20,815
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, Anderson Heights Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cascade Union Elementary reports $20,815 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anderson Heights Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Lane Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North State Aspire Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson Heights Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 6.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Anderson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Tree of Life International Charter
Standard public school
402 students 26.8:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 19:1 students per teacher
Prairie Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Elementary
Standard public school
242 students 22:1 students per teacher
Happy Valley Primary
Standard public school
217 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
North State Aspire Academy
Alternative education program
13 students 6.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson Heights Elementary
How many students attend Anderson Heights Elementary?
Anderson Heights Elementary has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anderson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Heights Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher 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 Heights Elementary?
82.9% of students at Anderson Heights Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Heights Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Heights Elementary is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Anderson, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Heights Elementary?
Anderson Heights Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Heights Elementary rank among elementary schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Heights Elementary ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Anderson, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Anderson on the city page.
What other schools are in Cascade Union Elementary?
Besides Anderson Heights Elementary, Cascade Union Elementary also operates Meadow Lane Elementary (398 students), Anderson Middle (341 students), and North State Aspire Academy (13 students). See the Cascade Union Elementary district page for the complete list.