- Enrollment
- 3,444
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chandler, AZ
John M Andersen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John M Andersen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040187001206
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John M Andersen Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #25 of 44
- schools in Chandler · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John M Andersen Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John M Andersen Elementary School ranks #25 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ.
School address
District: Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) · Arizona
NCES ID 040187001206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
John M Andersen Elementary School grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 040187001206 · Chandler, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 12.3:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (3,444 students)
John M Andersen Elementary School grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 480 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
John M Andersen Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
3,444 students
- Chandler High
Chandler High School
3,179 students
- Basha High Sch
Basha High School
2,826 students
- Dr. Camille Ca
Dr. Camille Casteel High School
2,816 students
- Perry High Sch
Perry High School
2,373 students
- This school 406
John M Andersen Elementary School
406 students
What this shows John M Andersen Elementary School reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How John M Andersen Elementary School compares
John M Andersen Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 28% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 7% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 16% in Arizona - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.5%
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
$11,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 29.3%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 6.9%
African American 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, John M Andersen Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) reports $11,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John M Andersen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chandler High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Basha High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Camille Casteel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John M Andersen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,179
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,826
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Chandler
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about John M Andersen Elementary School
How many students attend John M Andersen Elementary School?
John M Andersen Elementary School has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chandler, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 480 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John M Andersen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John M Andersen Elementary School is 12.3:1, which is 28% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 22% 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 John M Andersen Elementary School?
44.9% of students at John M Andersen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John M Andersen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John M Andersen Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Chandler, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John M Andersen Elementary School?
John M Andersen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 John M Andersen Elementary School rank among schools in Chandler?
By Resource Investment Index, John M Andersen Elementary School ranks #25 of 44 schools in Chandler, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chandler on the city page.
What other schools are in Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)?
Besides John M Andersen Elementary School, Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) also operates Hamilton High School (3,444 students), Chandler High School (3,179 students), and Basha High School (2,826 students). See the Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) district page for the complete list.