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Anderson Elementary School

2800 Oakland Hills Dr
Plano, TX 75025
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Top 5%
Tel: (469) 633-2300
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Anderson Elementary School serves 713 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Anderson Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in TX
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 10%)
  • 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
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

School Overview

Anderson Elementary School's student population of 713 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2008
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
713 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Anderson Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Anderson Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
Overall Testing Rank
#369 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
50%
5%
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Hispanic
8%
53%
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Black
14%
13%
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White
24%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
56%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Frisco Independent School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?

713 students attend Anderson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Anderson Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 713 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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