Enrollment
442
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dixon, CA
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061128001254
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Dixon · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Dixon, CA.
School address
District: Dixon Unified · California
NCES ID 061128001254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.1%
vs 55.5% California avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Dixon, California, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.1% lands close to the California typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,459 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #576.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (18%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 88 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Dixon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tremont Elementary (514 students): Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.3:1 vs 30.2:1).
Dixon Unified also operates Dixon High (990 students) and John Knight Middle (634 students) alongside Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary.
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 (Linford L.) Elementary compares
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in California - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$13,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 88 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
White 17.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 4.8%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dixon Unified, which includes Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary.
$13,379
Per student
-19%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 51.6%
Federal 11.5%
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 (Linford L.) Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Knight Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tremont Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gretchen Higgins Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maine Prairie High (Continuation) | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Dixon
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary
How many students attend Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary?
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dixon, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary is 23.3:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary?
51.1% of students at Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Dixon, CA. 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 (Linford L.) Elementary?
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 (Linford L.) Elementary rank among elementary schools in Dixon?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Dixon, 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 Dixon on the city page.
Is Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary a good school?
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. 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 Dixon Unified?
Besides Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary, Dixon Unified also operates Dixon High (990 students), John Knight Middle (634 students), and Tremont Elementary (514 students). See the Dixon Unified district page for the complete list.
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