James M. Anderson Elementary School

815 Se 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, James M. Anderson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James M. Anderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

James M. Anderson Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
382 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

James M. Anderson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James M. Anderson Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1171 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of James M. Anderson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of James M. Anderson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of James M. Anderson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
55-59%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
5%
37%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
79%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of James M. Anderson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James M. Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
James M. Anderson Elementary School is ranked #1171 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James M. Anderson Elementary School often compared to?
James M. Anderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Town Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James M. Anderson Elementary School?
382 students attend James M. Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of James M. Anderson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James M. Anderson Elementary School?
James M. Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James M. Anderson Elementary School offer ?
James M. Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is James M. Anderson Elementary School part of?
James M. Anderson Elementary School is part of Dixie School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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