- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lawndale, CA
William Anderson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for William Anderson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062121002545
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Anderson Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Lawndale · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 78.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Anderson Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Anderson Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Lawndale, CA.
School address
District: Lawndale Elementary · California
NCES ID 062121002545 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
William Anderson Elementary held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 062121002545 · Lawndale, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 22.9:1 · 78.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Will Rogers Middle (799 students)
William Anderson Elementary held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
William Anderson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Will Rogers Mi
Will Rogers Middle
799 students
- Jane Addams Mi
Jane Addams Middle
644 students
- Mark Twain Ele
Mark Twain Elementary
585 students
- This school
William Anderson Elementary
572 students
- William Green
William Green Elementary
516 students
- Billy Mitchell
Billy Mitchell Elementary
471 students
What this shows William Anderson Elementary reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Anderson Elementary compares
William Anderson Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.3% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$22,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.0%
Asian 8.7%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 2.8%
White 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, William Anderson Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Lawndale Elementary reports $22,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Anderson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Rogers Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Green Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Billy Mitchell Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Anderson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Lawndale
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
585 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
William Green Elementary
Standard public school
516 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Billy Mitchell Elementary
Standard public school
471 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
F. D. Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
396 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Lucille J. Smith Elementary
Standard public school
331 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Anderson Elementary
How many students attend William Anderson Elementary?
William Anderson Elementary has 572 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lawndale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 609 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Anderson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at William Anderson Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Anderson Elementary?
78.3% of students at William Anderson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Anderson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at William Anderson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 79.0% of enrollment, in Lawndale, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Anderson Elementary?
William Anderson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 William Anderson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lawndale?
By Resource Investment Index, William Anderson Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Lawndale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lawndale on the city page.
What other schools are in Lawndale Elementary?
Besides William Anderson Elementary, Lawndale Elementary also operates Will Rogers Middle (799 students), Jane Addams Middle (644 students), and Mark Twain Elementary (585 students). See the Lawndale Elementary district page for the complete list.