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#1171 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 14% in state

Anderson EL

Elementary School · Frisco ISD · Plano, TX

A Frisco ISD elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2800 OAKLAND HILLS DR, Plano, TX 75025

  • Math 82% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 82% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+38.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.7 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.6:1
District spending per student$10,217
Chronic Absenteeism11.3%

Students at Anderson EL score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency82%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency82%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 82% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
94%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
94%
ELA
94%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
93%
2017
Math
83%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2024
Math
82%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

12.8%

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 EL 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 Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,621/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plano), 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

$135,398

Median home value

$466,700

Median rent

$1,942/mo

College educated

66.6%

Homeownership

67%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75025; 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
Coram Deo Academy of Collin CountyPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–120.4 mi535Compare →
Skaggs ELEnrollment path unverified9.4K–50.9 mi338Compare →
Taylor ELEnrollment path unverified8.5K–50.9 mi757Compare →
Andrews ELEnrollment path unverified9.2K–51.0 mi439Compare →

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.

Frisco ISD

Schools in district
77
Rank in district
#22 of 72
District spending per student
$10,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anderson EL is listed in FRISCO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anderson EL

Anderson EL is a public elementary school in Plano, TX, part of Frisco ISD, serving approximately 791 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,171 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anderson EL

What grades does Anderson EL serve?

Anderson EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Anderson EL?

Anderson EL has an enrollment of approximately 791 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anderson EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Anderson EL is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anderson EL rank in TX?

Anderson EL ranks #1,171 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Anderson EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Anderson EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anderson EL has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Anderson EL a charter school?

No, Anderson EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anderson EL a Title I school?

No, Anderson EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anderson EL?

12.8% of students at Anderson EL 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
791
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Collin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.3%
Area population (ZIP 75025)
53,352
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
40.7
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75025; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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