Serving 748 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Anderson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 748 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Anderson Elementary serves the southeast part of Plano, TX, encompassing approximately 1 square mile. Most families live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the school and the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Anderson Elementary School's student population of 748 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
748 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Anderson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
63%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
Anderson Elementary School is ranked #112 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Anderson Elementary School often compared to?
Anderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skaggs Elementary School, Andrews Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
748 students attend Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Anderson Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anderson Elementary School offer ?
Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Anderson Elementary School part of?
Anderson Elementary School is part of Frisco Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Anderson Elementary School located?
Anderson Elementary School is located in the Ridgeview Ranch neighborhood of Plano, TX.
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