Serving 522 students in grades 2-4, Anderson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 2-4
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Anderson Elementary School's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Anderson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
Anderson Elementary School is ranked #727 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
522 students attend Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Anderson Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anderson Elementary School offer ?
Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Anderson Elementary School part of?
Anderson Elementary School is part of Bondurant-Farrar Community School District.
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