Enrollment
490
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anderson, IN
Anderson Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Anderson Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180015002682
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 79.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Intermediate School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Anderson, IN.
School address
District: Anderson Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180015002682 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.7%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson Intermediate School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson Intermediate School
Anderson Intermediate School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Anderson, Indiana, enrolling 490 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.3:1, Anderson Intermediate School is leaner than roughly 98% of Indiana schools and 48% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 79.7% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 490 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 281 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 490 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 557 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 490 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Anderson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eastside Elementary School (581 students): Anderson Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.3:1 vs 17.1:1).
Anderson Community School Corp also operates Anderson High School (1,768 students) and Highland Middle School (916 students) alongside Anderson Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Anderson Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 48% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.7% | ▲ 61% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 490 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 2% in Indiana - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 323 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 47.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 113.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 45.9%
African American 22.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 10.0%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Anderson Intermediate School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson Community School Corp, which includes Anderson Intermediate School.
$14,345
Per student
+19%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 58.4%
Federal 17.8%
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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tenth Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Anderson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
581 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Tenth Street Elementary School
Standard public school
529 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Valley Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Erskine Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 14:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~490 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson Intermediate School
How many students attend Anderson Intermediate School?
Anderson Intermediate School has 490 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anderson, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Intermediate School is 8.3:1, which is 48% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 47% 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 Intermediate School?
79.7% of students at Anderson Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Anderson Intermediate School is White at 45.9% of enrollment, in Anderson, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson Intermediate School?
Anderson Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Anderson Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson Intermediate School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Anderson, IN. 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.
Is Anderson Intermediate School a good school?
Anderson Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Anderson Community School Corp?
Besides Anderson Intermediate School, Anderson Community School Corp also operates Anderson High School (1,768 students), Highland Middle School (916 students), and Eastside Elementary School (581 students). See the Anderson Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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