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#1765 of 1,823 schools in IN

Anderson Elementary School

Elementary School · Madison Consolidated Schools · Madison, IN

A Madison Consolidated Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2325 Cherry Dr, Madison, IN 47250

  • Math 16% vs IN 48% (2025)
  • Reading 19% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.1% (2025 ILEARN)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.9% (2025 ILEARN)
Math vs. State Avg-35.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.3 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 ILEARN, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2025 ILEARN)
vs. Expected-10.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$13,828
Chronic Absenteeism31.7%

Students at Anderson Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
48%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency19%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 18% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
37%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$56,667

Median home value

$179,900

Median rent

$857/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

65.7%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pope John Xxiii Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–60.9 mi221Compare →
Lydia Middleton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–42.2 mi328Compare →
Rykers' Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.6PK–43.1 mi204Compare →
Deputy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–4Not available112Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Madison Consolidated Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$13,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anderson Elementary School is listed in Madison Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anderson Elementary School

Anderson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Madison, IN, part of Madison Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 461 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,765 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% 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 Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?

Anderson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School is 15.9:1. 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 #1,765 of 1,823 schools in IN.

What is Anderson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Anderson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% 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?

70.9% 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
461
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.7%
Area population (ZIP 47250)
23,013
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
43.1
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 47250; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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