Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John M Andersen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John M Andersen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
John M Andersen Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John M Andersen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John M Andersen Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#605 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
48%
47%
Black
6%
6%
White
29%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John M Andersen Elementary School's ranking?
John M Andersen Elementary School is ranked #605 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are John M Andersen Elementary School often compared to?
John M Andersen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chandler Traditional - Goodman, Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend John M Andersen Elementary School?
472 students attend John M Andersen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of John M Andersen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John M Andersen Elementary School?
John M Andersen Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John M Andersen Elementary School offer ?
John M Andersen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is John M Andersen Elementary School part of?
John M Andersen Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day Back for Students
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
High School Graduations - Last Day of School (1/2 DAY)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School for Students
July 17, 2024 (Wednesday)
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