Serving 458 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Anderson-shiro Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Anderson-Shiro Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Anderson, TX, encompassing approximately 264.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points in the zone ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 10.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson-shiro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Anderson-shiro Elementary School's student population of 458 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
458 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Building Champions
School Rankings
Anderson-shiro Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson-shiro Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#785 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Hispanic
18%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
74%
24%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson-shiro Elementary School's ranking?
Anderson-shiro Elementary School is ranked #785 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Anderson-shiro Elementary School often compared to?
Anderson-shiro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John C Webb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Anderson-shiro Elementary School?
458 students attend Anderson-shiro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Anderson-shiro Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anderson-shiro Elementary School?
Anderson-shiro Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anderson-shiro Elementary School offer ?
Anderson-shiro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Anderson-shiro Elementary School part of?
Anderson-shiro Elementary School is part of Anderson-Shiro CISD School District.
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