- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New York, NY
Anderson School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Anderson School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 360007805773
👥 S:T ratio 23
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anderson School (the) earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #10 of 46
- elementary schools in New York · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for New York
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Anderson School (the) has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson School (the) ranks #10 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007805773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Anderson School (the) held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 360007805773 · New York, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 19.3:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students)
Anderson School (the) held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Anderson School (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fiorello H Lag
Fiorello H Laguardia High School
2,251 students
- Beacon High Sc
Beacon High School
1,372 students
- Ps 87 William 751
Ps 87 William Sherman
751 students
- West End Secon 722
West End Secondary School
722 students
- Jhs 54 Booker 720
Jhs 54 Booker T Washington
720 students
- This school 521
Anderson School (the)
521 students
What this shows Anderson School (the) reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anderson School (the) compares
Anderson School (the) held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 64% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 84% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Asian 31.9%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Anderson School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Anderson School (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anderson School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~521 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anderson School (the)
How many students attend Anderson School (the)?
Anderson School (the) has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson School (the) is 19.3:1, which is 64% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Anderson School (the)?
9.1% of students at Anderson School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anderson School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Anderson School (the) is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anderson School (the)?
Anderson School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Anderson School (the) rank among elementary schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Anderson School (the) ranks #10 of 46 elementary schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 3?
Besides Anderson School (the), New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.