- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
James M. Anderson Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120045000628 · Cross City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 28.1:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Dixie County High School (791 students)
James M. Anderson Elementary School held near 385 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
James M. Anderson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dixie County H
Dixie County High School
791 students
- This school
James M. Anderson Elementary School
563 students
- Old Town Eleme
Old Town Elementary School
517 students
- Ruth Rains Mid
Ruth Rains Middle School
431 students
- Kinder Cub Sch 121
Kinder Cub School Inc
121 students
What this shows James M. Anderson Elementary School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How James M. Anderson Elementary School compares
James M. Anderson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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.
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
District finance for Dixie reports $12,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~563 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.