- Enrollment
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Allen, TX
George J Anderson El
Federal NCES profile for George J Anderson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480789007553
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George J Anderson El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 24
- public schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George J Anderson El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George J Anderson El ranks #6 of 24 public schools in Allen, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
404 on latest CCD 480789007553 · Allen, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 14.4:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen H S (5,206 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 24 public schools in Allen. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
George J Anderson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen H S
Allen H S
5,206 students
- Lowery Freshma 1,674
Lowery Freshman Center
1,674 students
- Walter & Lois 1,323
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
1,323 students
- Ereckson Middl 1,263
Ereckson Middle
1,263 students
- Lois Lindsey E 792
Lois Lindsey El
792 students
- This school 404
George J Anderson El
404 students
What this shows George J Anderson El reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How George J Anderson El compares
George J Anderson El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 72% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Texas average of 61.9%
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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
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.
Funding equity
$10,417
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Isd reports $10,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George J Anderson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowery Freshman Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter & Lois Curtis Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ereckson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Lindsey El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George J Anderson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about George J Anderson El
How many students attend George J Anderson El?
George J Anderson El has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Allen, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George J Anderson El?
The student-teacher ratio at George J Anderson El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 George J Anderson El?
17.1% of students at George J Anderson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George J Anderson El?
George J Anderson El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 George J Anderson El rank among public schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, George J Anderson El ranks #6 of 24 public schools in Allen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Allen on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Isd?
Besides George J Anderson El, Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students), Lowery Freshman Center (1,674 students), and Walter & Lois Curtis Middle (1,323 students). See the Allen Isd district page for the complete list.