Very Good
#980 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
Elementary School · Trenton Public Schools · Trenton, MI
A Trenton Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2600 HARRISON AVE, Trenton, MI 48183
- Math 54% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jesse L Anderson Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jesse L 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 Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average582/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), 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
$82,020
Median home value
$214,000
Median rent
$1,009/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48183; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| Yake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Forest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Richard C Hedke Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 537 | Compare → |
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.
Trenton Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is listed in Trenton Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Trenton, MI, part of Trenton Public Schools, serving approximately 617 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #980 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jesse L Anderson Elementary School
What grades does Jesse L Anderson Elementary School serve?
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jesse L Anderson Elementary School?
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesse L Anderson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jesse L Anderson Elementary School rank in MI?
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School ranks #980 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Jesse L Anderson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Jesse L Anderson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jesse L Anderson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jesse L Anderson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jesse L Anderson Elementary School?
33.1% of students at Jesse L 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (734) 692-4560
- Area population (ZIP 48183)
- 41,863
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48183; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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