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Anderson Elementary School
Elementary School · Anderson Community School Corp · Anderson, IN
An Anderson Community School Corp elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2035 S Raible Ave, Anderson, IN 46011
- Math 9% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 6% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anderson Elementary School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 8% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anderson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,618
Median home value
$168,300
Median rent
$1,011/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46011; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 457 | Compare → |
| Holy Cross SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Anderson Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 843 | Compare → |
| Anderson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–11 | 2.7 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anderson Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anderson Elementary School is listed in Anderson Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anderson Elementary School
Anderson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Anderson, IN, part of Anderson Community School Corp, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,679 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anderson Elementary School
What grades does Anderson Elementary School serve?
Anderson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anderson Elementary School rank in IN?
Anderson Elementary School ranks #1,679 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Anderson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Anderson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anderson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Anderson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Anderson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anderson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Anderson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anderson Elementary School?
75.3% of students at Anderson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (765) 641-2092
- Area population (ZIP 46011)
- 17,115
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46011; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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