Jesse L Anderson Elementary School

2600 Harrison Ave
Trenton, MI 48183
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jesse L Anderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Jesse L Anderson Elementary School's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
550 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Jesse L Anderson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#432 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
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52%
36%
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58%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
4%
18%
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White
87%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jesse L Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is ranked #432 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Jesse L Anderson Elementary School often compared to?
Jesse L Anderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meridian Elementary School, Brown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Jesse L Anderson Elementary School?
550 students attend Jesse L Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Jesse L Anderson Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jesse L Anderson Elementary School?
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jesse L Anderson Elementary School offer ?
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jesse L Anderson Elementary School part of?
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School is part of Trenton Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 550 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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