- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 061128001254 · Dixon, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 23.3:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixon High (990 students)
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixon High
Dixon High
990 students
- John Knight Mi
John Knight Middle
634 students
- Tremont Elemen
Tremont Elementary
514 students
- This school
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary
442 students
- Gretchen Higgi 353
Gretchen Higgins Elementary
353 students
- Maine Prairie 84
Maine Prairie High (Continuation)
84 students
What this shows Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary compares
Anderson (Linford L.) Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Dixon Unified reports $14,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~442 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), down 42.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.