Anderson Elementary School
Tel:
(682)867-7750
- Anderson Elementary School serves 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Anderson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Anderson Elementary School's student population of 694 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 694 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Anderson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Anderson Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #5804 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 81% | 52% |
| Black | 14% | 13% |
| White | 2% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 91% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Arlington Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Anderson Elementary School is Sam Houston High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hope (helpful Opportunities To Pursue Excellence) (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Crouch Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Prairie Crouch Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 682 students
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2810 Prairie Hill Ln
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(682)867-0200 0.4 K-6 682 - Grand Prairie Patrick Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 860 students
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755 Timber Oaks
Grand Prairie, TX 75051
(682)867-0600 0.4 PK-6 860 - Arlington Knox Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 543 students
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2315 Stonegate St
Arlington, TX 76010
(682)867-2051 1.0 PK-6 543 - Arlington Roark Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 447 students
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2401 Roberts Cir
Arlington, TX 76010
(682)867-2900 1.0 PK-6 447 - Arlington Thornton Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 802 students
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2301 E Park Row
Arlington, TX 76010
(682)867-4200 1.0 PK-6 802
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