Summary:
The Anderson Community School Corp in Indiana operates 6 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with Eastside Elementary standing out as the top performer and Anderson Elementary struggling the most.
Eastside Elementary boasts the highest overall test scores, with over 30% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, only about 7% of students at Anderson Elementary are proficient or better in these subjects. The schools also vary in their student-teacher ratios, with Edgewood Elementary having the lowest ratio at 9.7, potentially contributing to its relatively strong academic performance despite spending the least per student.
Across the district, the elementary schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77% at Eastside Elementary to over 92% at Anderson Elementary. Additionally, all the schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, well above the state average, which likely contributes to their low test scores. These findings suggest that factors beyond just funding and resources, such as student demographics, school leadership, and teaching quality, play a crucial role in student outcomes within the Anderson Community School Corp.
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