Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Anderson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Anderson Elementary School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Anderson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
22%
47%
White
66%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
38%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
Anderson Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Anderson Elementary School often compared to?
Anderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hills Chapel School, Jumpertown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?
527 students attend Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Anderson Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson Elementary School?
Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Anderson Elementary School offer ?
Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Anderson Elementary School part of?
Anderson Elementary School is part of Booneville School District.
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