Enrollment
461
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anderson, IN
Erskine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Erskine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180015002110
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erskine Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Erskine Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erskine Elementary School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Anderson, IN.
School address
District: Anderson Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180015002110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Erskine Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Erskine Elementary School
Erskine Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Anderson, Indiana, enrolling 461 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 79.8% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 461 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 283 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #127.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Anderson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eastside Elementary School (581 students): Erskine Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 17.1:1).
Anderson Community School Corp also operates Anderson High School (1,768 students) and Highland Middle School (916 students) alongside Erskine Elementary 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 Erskine Elementary School compares
Erskine Elementary 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 61% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.8%
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
14:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Indiana - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.5%
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
$14,345
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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
White 49.0%
African American 20.8%
Two or More 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Erskine Elementary 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 Erskine Elementary 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 Erskine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Larger | 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 Erskine Elementary 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
Anderson Intermediate School
Standard public school
490 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Valley Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 16.7:1 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 (~461 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Erskine Elementary School
How many students attend Erskine Elementary School?
Erskine Elementary School has 461 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anderson, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erskine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Erskine Elementary School is 14:1, which is 12% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% 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 Erskine Elementary School?
79.8% of students at Erskine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erskine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Erskine Elementary School is White at 49.0% of enrollment, in Anderson, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erskine Elementary School?
Erskine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Erskine Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Erskine Elementary School ranks #2 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 Erskine Elementary School a good school?
Erskine Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. 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 Erskine Elementary 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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