Anderson Community School Corp School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools in Anderson Community School Corp School District, serving 4,919 students. Public elementary schools in Anderson Community School Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 63% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Indiana.
- The top ranked public elementary schools in Anderson Community School Corp School District are Valley Grove Elementary School, Tenth Street Elementary School and Eastside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Anderson Community School Corp School District |
| School District Website | http://www.acsc.net/ |
| School District Phone Number | (765) 641-2028 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (IN) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 1,425 Schools |
| # of Students | 4,919 Students | 684,378 Students |
| # of Teachers | 328 Teachers | 38,814 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Anderson Community School Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 353 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 79% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #295 out of 373 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 62% |
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| Graduation Rate | 94% | 86% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.52 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 1,273 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 12 Students | 16,555 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 3% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 689 Students | 84,532 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 14% | 12% |
| # of Black Students | 1,051 Students | 86,747 Students |
| % Black Students | 21% | 13% |
| # of White Students | 2,648 Students | 459,530 Students |
| % White Students | 54% | 67% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 566 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 513 Students | 35,175 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 11% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 13,682 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 559 | 75,969 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 578 | 76,250 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 559 | 76,421 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 571 | 78,557 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 570 | 79,958 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 581 | 79,853 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 521 | 79,025 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 483 | 52,193 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 480 | 52,811 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 17 | 4,046 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 4,729 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 5,320 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 5,405 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 159 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $14,611 is higher than the state median of $11,838. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $11,941 is higher than the state median of $10,933. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (IN) |
| Total Revenue | $104 MM | $16 MM |
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| Spending | $85 MM | $15 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $14,611 | $11,838 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,941 | $10,933 |
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Anderson Community School Corp School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Valley Grove Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 52%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2160 S 300 E10
Anderson, IN 46017
(765) 378-3393
Grades: K-5 | 584 students
- Tenth Street Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 55%Rank:5/Bottom 50%3124 E 10th St10
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2103
Grades: K-5 | 638 students
- Eastside Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 54%Rank:4/Bottom 50%844 N Scatterfield Rd10
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2101
Grades: K-5 | 636 students
- Edgewood Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%3525 Winding Way10
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2119
Grades: K-5 | 292 students
- Anderson Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 47%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2035 S Raible Ave10
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-2092
Grades: K-5 | 629 students
- Erskine Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 42%Rank:2/Bottom 50%811 W 60th St10
Anderson, IN 46013
(765) 641-2099
Grades: K-5 | 639 students
- Highland Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 45%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2108 E 200 N10
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 641-2059
Grades: 6-8 | 1,424 student
- Compass Alternative School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2010 Brentwood Drive10
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 641-6571
Grades: 6-9 | 77 students
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