Anderson Elementary School
Anderson Elementary School serves 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 69%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 78%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Anderson Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Anderson Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
23%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
16%
7%
Black
5%
3%
White
60%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
15%
11%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AK Dept. of Education
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