Enrollment
563
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cross City, FL
James M. Anderson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James M. Anderson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120045000628
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James M. Anderson Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Cross City · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James M. Anderson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James M. Anderson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Cross City, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James M. Anderson Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at James M. Anderson Elementary School
James M. Anderson Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Cross City, Florida, enrolling 563 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.1:1 is larger than about 95% of Florida schools and 58% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 75.4% of students qualify for free meals, 45% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 563 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 813 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #803, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 563 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Dixie also operates Dixie County High School (791 students) and Old Town Elementary School (517 students) alongside James M. Anderson 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 James M. Anderson Elementary School compares
James M. Anderson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.1:1 | ▲ 58% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Florida average of 52.0%
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
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$11,407
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 77.1%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, James M. Anderson Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dixie, which includes James M. Anderson Elementary School.
$11,407
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.9%
State 57.2%
Federal 24.9%
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 James M. Anderson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixie County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Old Town Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruth Rains Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinder Cub School Inc | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James M. Anderson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~563 students)
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Frequently asked questions about James M. Anderson Elementary School
How many students attend James M. Anderson Elementary School?
James M. Anderson Elementary School has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cross City, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James M. Anderson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James M. Anderson Elementary School is 28.1:1, which is 58% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James M. Anderson Elementary School?
75.4% of students at James M. Anderson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James M. Anderson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James M. Anderson Elementary School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Cross City, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James M. Anderson Elementary School?
James M. Anderson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James M. Anderson Elementary School rank among schools in Cross City?
By Resource Investment Index, James M. Anderson Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Cross City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cross City on the city page.
Is James M. Anderson Elementary School a good school?
James M. Anderson Elementary School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida 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 Dixie?
Besides James M. Anderson Elementary School, Dixie also operates Dixie County High School (791 students), Old Town Elementary School (517 students), and Ruth Rains Middle School (431 students). See the Dixie district page for the complete list.
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