Anderson Community School Corp School District

1600 Hillcrest Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Anderson Community School Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,470 students in Anderson Community School Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Anderson Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,912 Schools
# Students
6,470 Students
1,034,863 Students
# Teachers
470 Teachers
65,151 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Anderson Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 400 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#339 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Anderson Community School Corp  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Anderson Community School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Anderson Community School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Anderson Community School Corp  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Anderson Community School Corp  School District and public school graduation rate of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.54
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,733 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
28,855 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,082 Students
139,896 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
14%
# Black Students
1,406 Students
133,682 Students
% Black Students
22%
13%
# White Students
3,284 Students
672,607 Students
% White Students
51%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
947 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
681 Students
54,817 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
201
20,813
# Students in K Grade:
469
76,366
# Students in 1st Grade:
463
74,271
# Students in 2nd Grade:
469
75,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
503
74,057
# Students in 4th Grade:
500
75,153
# Students in 5th Grade:
487
75,278
# Students in 6th Grade:
502
77,077
# Students in 7th Grade:
499
79,466
# Students in 8th Grade:
513
81,834
# Students in 9th Grade:
524
83,846
# Students in 10th Grade:
478
81,343
# Students in 11th Grade:
440
79,251
# Students in 12th Grade:
422
79,167
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,591

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,790 is higher than the state median of $13,156. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,611 is higher than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$96 MM
$13,615 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Anderson Community School Corp  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$101 MM
$13,234 MM
This chart displays total spending of Anderson Community School Corp  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,790
$13,156
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Anderson Community School Corp  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,611
$12,788
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Anderson Community School Corp  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Indiana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Anderson Community School Corp School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
844 N Scatterfield Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2101
Grades: K-4
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3525 Winding Way
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Grades: K-4
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
Valley Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2160 S 300 E
Anderson, IN 46017
(765) 378-3393
Grades: K-4
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
Anderson High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4610 Madison Ave
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2037
Grades: 9-12
| 1,837 students
Rank: #55.
Erskine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 W 60th St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Grades: K-4
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Compass Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2010 Brentwood Drive
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Grades: 7-10
| 48 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2035 S Raible Ave
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2092
Grades: K-4
| 377 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tenth Street Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3124 E 10th St
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2103
Grades: K-4
| 489 students
Rank: #99.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2108 E 200 N
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Grades: 7-8
| 991 students
Rank: #1010.
Anderson Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2047
Grades: 5-6
| 989 students
Rank: n/an/a
4500 Main St
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2360
Grades: PK
| 201 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Anderson Community School Corp School District?
Anderson Community School Corp School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,470 students.
What is the rank of Anderson Community School Corp School District?
Anderson Community School Corp School District is ranked #339 out of 400 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson Community School Corp School District?
51% of Anderson Community School Corp School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson Community School Corp School District?
Anderson Community School Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.
What is Anderson Community School Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,611 is higher than the state median of $12,788. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in IN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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