Enrollment
617
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jesse L Anderson Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Trenton, Michigan, enrolling 617 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 617 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 532 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Trenton Public Schools also operates Trenton High School (846 students) and Boyd W Arthurs Middle School (578 students) alongside Jesse L 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 Jesse L Anderson Elementary School compares
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,684
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trenton Public Schools, which includes Jesse L Anderson Elementary School.
$15,684
Per student
+16%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.6%
State 55.5%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Trenton on the city page.
Is Jesse L Anderson Elementary School a good school?
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan 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 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.
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