- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Trenton, MI
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jesse L Anderson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 263390006953
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Trenton, MI.
School address
District: Trenton Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263390006953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School grew from 582 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 263390006953 · Trenton, MI Other · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 18.7:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton High School (846 students)
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School grew from 582 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trenton High S
Trenton High School
846 students
- This school
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
617 students
- Boyd W Arthurs
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
578 students
- Richard C Hedk
Richard C Hedke Elem School
541 students
What this shows Jesse L Anderson Elementary School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jesse L Anderson Elementary School compares
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 48% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,764
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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 + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Trenton Public Schools reports $16,764 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jesse L Anderson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boyd W Arthurs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard C Hedke Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jesse L Anderson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
How many students attend Jesse L Anderson Elementary School?
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in Trenton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesse L Anderson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jesse L Anderson Elementary School?
28.4% of students at Jesse L Anderson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jesse L Anderson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Trenton, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jesse L Anderson Elementary School?
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Jesse L Anderson Elementary School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Trenton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Trenton Public Schools?
Besides Jesse L Anderson Elementary School, Trenton Public Schools also operates Trenton High School (846 students), Boyd W Arthurs Middle School (578 students), and Richard C Hedke Elem School (541 students). See the Trenton Public Schools district page for the complete list.