- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairchild Afb, WA
Michael Anderson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Michael Anderson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530495003157
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael Anderson Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 459
- students enrolled
Michael Anderson Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Medical Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530495003157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Michael Anderson Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 530495003157 · Fairchild Afb, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 15.8:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Medical Lake High School (506 students)
Michael Anderson Elementary School held near 498 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.8 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Michael Anderson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medical Lake H
Medical Lake High School
506 students
- Hallett Elemen
Hallett Elementary School
496 students
- This school
Michael Anderson Elementary School
459 students
- Medical Lake M
Medical Lake Middle School
381 students
What this shows Michael Anderson Elementary School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Michael Anderson Elementary School compares
Michael Anderson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 71% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,739
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Two or More 11.3%
African American 3.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Michael Anderson Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medical Lake School District reports $15,739 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Michael Anderson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Lake High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hallett Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Medical Lake Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael Anderson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Michael Anderson Elementary School
How many students attend Michael Anderson Elementary School?
Michael Anderson Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairchild Afb, WA. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael Anderson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael Anderson Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Michael Anderson Elementary School?
13.2% of students at Michael Anderson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael Anderson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Michael Anderson Elementary School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Fairchild Afb, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael Anderson Elementary School?
Michael Anderson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Medical Lake School District?
Besides Michael Anderson Elementary School, Medical Lake School District also operates Medical Lake High School (506 students), Hallett Elementary School (496 students), and Medical Lake Middle School (381 students). See the Medical Lake School District district page for the complete list.