Serving 531 students in grades 2-4, Anderson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-4
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Anderson Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Bondurant, IA, covering approximately 86.3 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Anderson Elementary School's student population of 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
531 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
Campus Size
55 acres
School Rankings
Anderson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
80%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
Anderson Elementary School is ranked #727 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
531 students attend Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Anderson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anderson Elementary School offer ?
Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anderson Elementary School part of?
Anderson Elementary School is part of Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District.
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