- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+68 students YoY
Erskine Elementary School grew from 406 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (+16.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+68 students YoY 180015002110 · Anderson, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 14:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Anderson High School (1,768 students)
Erskine Elementary School grew from 406 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (+16.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Erskine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anderson High
Anderson High School
1,768 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
916 students
- Eastside Eleme 581
Eastside Elementary School
581 students
- Tenth Street E 529
Tenth Street Elementary School
529 students
- Anderson Eleme 496
Anderson Elementary School
496 students
- This school 461
Erskine Elementary School
461 students
What this shows Erskine Elementary School reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Erskine Elementary School compares
Erskine Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,276
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Anderson Community School Corp reports $15,276 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~461 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), up 68.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.