Enrollment
459
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michael Anderson Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Michael Anderson Elementary School
Michael Anderson Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Fairchild Afb, Washington, enrolling 459 students.
At 15.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.2% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Washington average.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 343 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 61/100).
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Medical Lake School District spends $14,853 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Medical Lake School District also operates Medical Lake High School (506 students) and Hallett Elementary School (496 students) alongside Michael 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 Michael Anderson Elementary School compares
Michael Anderson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,853
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medical Lake School District, which includes Michael Anderson Elementary School.
$14,853
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.5%
State 70.1%
Federal 18.4%
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 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
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Michael Anderson Elementary School a good school?
Michael Anderson Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 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.
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