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Anderson Elementary

Summary:

Anderson Elementary is a public elementary school in Spring, Texas, serving 501 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Spring Independent School District, which is ranked 776 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anderson Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low STAAR test scores and school rankings compared to the state and nearby districts. Only 32.95% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, and just 17.05% were proficient or better in STAAR Mathematics. The school has ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools for the past 10 years and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, at 81.24%, may be a contributing factor to these challenges.

However, the school's Gifted and Talented program has shown some promising performance, with the school ranking in the top quartile of Texas elementary schools for this student subgroup in recent years. Additionally, some nearby schools, such as Sam Houston State University Charter School, which is outside the Spring ISD, perform significantly better academically, with much higher STAAR proficiency rates and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement at Anderson Elementary with the right resources and strategies.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6218 Lynngate Dr
       Spring, TX  77373-7356

(281) 891-8360

District: Spring Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4024th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,886 Help


Students who attend Anderson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dueitt Middle
High:    Spring High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  691

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.5%
African American:
22.7%
White:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86% Help


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Compare Details Anderson Elementary ranks worse than 86.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 15th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.33. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.5%), African American (22.7%), White (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary is 13.6, which is the 8th best among 25 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anderson Elementary is $11,886, which is the 6th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Spring Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anderson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson Elementary 4024th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Anderson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Spring Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Independent School District (Isd) 776th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anderson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.16 862nd 3465 75.1%
2005 64.78 1274th 3475 63.3%
2006 72.61 868th 3476 75.0%
2007 60.79 1626th 3724 56.3%
2008 73.00 867th 3768 77.0%
2009 75.09 764th 3884 80.3%
2010 79.36 502nd 3937 87.2%
2011 74.76 843rd 4095 79.4%
2012 54.67 2010th 4206 52.2%
2013 62.46 1583rd 4221 62.5%
2014 56.05 1976th 4260 53.6%
2015 52.70 2181st 4320 49.5%
2016 63.41 1600th 4286 62.7%
2017 45.16 2230th 4329 48.5%
2018 34.75 2893rd 4359 33.6%
2019 27.13 3517th 4479 21.5%
2021 32.54 3002nd 4578 34.4%
2022 46.25 2359th 4581 48.5%
2023 20.98 3943rd 4647 15.1%
2024 20.33 4024th 4675 13.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.00 909th 1046 13.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.26 2252nd 3226 30.2%
2019 35.02 2397th 3333 28.1%
2021 34.74 2377th 3446 31.0%
2022 57.61 1223rd 3487 64.9%
2023 41.92 2132nd 3556 40.0%
2024 50.27 1627th 3638 55.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.60 1731st 3558 51.3%
2019 35.82 2361st 3684 35.9%
2021 39.14 2103rd 3799 44.6%
2022 24.30 3430th 3952 13.2%
2023 23.23 3582nd 4086 12.3%
2024 40.79 2516th 4261 41.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.33 2672nd 4264 37.3%
2019 27.47 3611th 4309 16.2%
2021 45.15 2375th 4451 46.6%
2022 58.63 1567th 4477 65.0%
2023 25.14 3817th 4521 15.6%
2024 28.93 3617th 4560 20.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.75 3563rd 4306 17.3%
2019 19.07 3907th 4348 10.1%
2021 30.82 3141st 4499 30.2%
2022 47.48 2310th 4561 49.4%
2023 25.57 3697th 4588 19.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.46 1299th 3106 58.2%
2019 65.21 1152nd 3184 63.8%
2021 44.81 1939th 3006 35.5%
2022 69.86 772nd 2958 73.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.00 2502nd 4240 41.0%
2019 21.82 3884th 4295 9.6%
2021 35.50 2926th 4331 32.4%
2022 53.08 1882nd 4461 57.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.20 2141st 4319 50.4%
2019 38.86 2737th 4357 37.2%
2021 36.49 2770th 4498 38.4%
2022 44.29 2494th 4563 45.3%
2023 19.48 4038th 4585 11.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.73 1387th 2483 44.1%
2019 41.37 1505th 2515 40.2%
2021 34.27 1660th 2444 32.1%
2022 44.81 1274th 2421 47.4%
2023 17.50 2271st 2443 7.0%
2024 17.45 2254th 2421 6.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.61 2680th 4168 35.7%
2019 25.67 3532nd 4188 15.7%
2021 42.67 2400th 4329 44.6%
2022 58.51 1547th 4376 64.6%
2023 39.21 2808th 4401 36.2%
2024 38.39 2860th 4431 35.5%
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Rank History for White students at Anderson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.93 1853rd 3127 40.7%
2019 35.57 2230th 3142 29.0%
2021 29.78 2368th 3082 23.2%
2022 47.74 1691st 3082 45.1%
2023 9.00 3008th 3106 3.2%
2024 9.53 2992nd 3078 2.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Open Quote My son attended Anderson for Kindergarten through 5th grade and my daughter is still a current student. The district has had its challenges with administrative decisions and policies over the last few years but Anderson has remained a great school. The teachers do a great job keeping the parents involved and keeping the students engaged in learning. I am very satisfied with the education my children receive(d) while at Anderson. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, June 27, 2011

Open Quote Improper treatment of children who want to learn. Prejudiced type school who is just looking to keep great kids below their level of learning. Bullying is real bad and if your child asks for help the principle and vice principle act like their oblivious to what is going on in their own school lunchroom. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Open Quote My oldest child attended from K-5 grade. Best elementry school in Spring. My youngest child with special needs loves the teachers. You can tell that her teachers love what they do. We are planning on moving to a new house soon and worry we will not find another school that treat the children so well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Anderson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 647 36 17 65 n/a n/a n/a 0 765
1989 706 67 16 82 0 n/a n/a 0 871
1990 702 70 17 93 1 n/a n/a 0 883
1991 714 60 16 89 0 n/a n/a 0 879
1992 727 66 18 93 0 n/a n/a 0 904
1993 725 66 12 88 1 n/a n/a 0 892
1994 718 75 13 93 1 n/a n/a 0 900
1995 664 78 19 126 0 n/a n/a 0 887
1996 664 78 19 126 0 n/a n/a 0 887
1997 665 75 14 141 3 n/a n/a 0 898
1998 643 93 14 123 1 n/a n/a 0 874
1999 633 83 11 141 6 n/a n/a 0 874
2000 558 70 12 138 2 n/a n/a 0 780
2001 520 75 13 142 1 n/a n/a 0 751
2002 501 94 13 181 0 n/a n/a 0 789
2003 501 94 13 181 0 n/a n/a 0 789
2004 478 108 23 222 1 n/a n/a 0 832
2005 426 133 27 256 0 n/a n/a 0 842
2006 342 121 32 261 2 n/a n/a 0 758
2007 328 163 29 289 2 n/a n/a 0 811
2008 326 185 28 303 2 n/a n/a 0 844
2009 319 175 25 320 3 n/a n/a 0 842
2010 316 165 31 329 5 n/a n/a 0 846
2011 271 144 23 364 4 1 29 0 836
2012 196 112 20 253 3 0 23 0 607
2013 196 122 19 298 5 0 31 0 671
2014 187 122 18 285 6 3 31 0 652
2015 147 116 10 293 10 5 23 0 604
2016 159 102 5 290 9 3 25 0 593
2017 163 113 7 303 10 2 24 0 622
2018 132 122 7 304 5 8 30 0 608
2019 122 148 7 321 6 9 18 0 631
2020 106 130 11 309 3 3 16 0 578
2021 91 107 6 285 2 3 18 0 512
2022 73 117 5 271 2 1 14 0 483
2023 62 112 6 297 1 5 18 0 501
2024 70 157 7 418 2 6 31 0 691

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anderson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 765 41.0 18.6 n/a
1989 871 n/a n/a n/a
1990 883 50.0 17.6 n/a
1991 879 50.1 17.5 n/a
1992 904 49.1 18.4 12.1
1993 892 49.0 18.2 22
1994 900 51.5 17.5 12.8
1995 887 50.0 17.7 17
1996 887 50.0 17.7 17
1997 898 56.3 16.0 19.5
1998 874 56.1 15.6 17.8
1999 874 56.0 15.6 32
2000 780 52.9 14.7 30.1
2001 751 47.9 15.7 29.4
2002 789 49.7 15.9 34.1
2003 789 49.7 15.9 34.1
2004 832 55.1 15.1 44.8
2005 842 51.7 16.3 44.1
2006 758 49.7 15.3 49.1
2007 811 48.0 16.9 53.1
2008 844 51.0 16.5 58.3
2009 842 54.5 15.4 51
2010 846 55.0 15.3 60.3
2011 836 52.5 15.8 65.6
2012 607 40.9 14.8 60.3
2013 671 42.5 15.7 64.5
2014 652 43.2 15.0 63.3
2015 604 44.0 13.7 61.9
2016 593 42.0 14.1 64.8
2017 622 41.0 15.1 65.8
2018 608 40.1 15.1 69.4
2019 631 39.3 16.0 71.2
2020 578 37.1 15.5 79.9
2021 512 39.7 12.8 85.9
2022 483 40.2 11.9 83.4
2023 501 37.1 13.4 81.2
2024 691 50.7 13.6 86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anderson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 765 41.0 18.6 n/a
1989 871 n/a n/a n/a
1990 883 50.0 17.6 n/a
1991 879 50.1 17.5 n/a
1992 904 49.1 18.4 12.1
1993 892 49.0 18.2 22
1994 900 51.5 17.5 12.8
1995 887 50.0 17.7 17
1996 887 50.0 17.7 17
1997 898 56.3 16.0 19.5
1998 874 56.1 15.6 17.8
1999 874 56.0 15.6 32
2000 780 52.9 14.7 30.1
2001 751 47.9 15.7 29.4
2002 789 49.7 15.9 34.1
2003 789 49.7 15.9 34.1
2004 832 55.1 15.1 44.8
2005 842 51.7 16.3 44.1
2006 758 49.7 15.3 49.1
2007 811 48.0 16.9 53.1
2008 844 51.0 16.5 58.3
2009 842 54.5 15.4 51
2010 846 55.0 15.3 60.3
2011 836 52.5 15.8 65.6
2012 607 40.9 14.8 60.3
2013 671 42.5 15.7 64.5
2014 652 43.2 15.0 63.3
2015 604 44.0 13.7 61.9
2016 593 42.0 14.1 64.8
2017 622 41.0 15.1 65.8
2018 608 40.1 15.1 69.4
2019 631 39.3 16.0 71.2
2020 578 37.1 15.5 79.9
2021 512 39.7 12.8 85.9
2022 483 40.2 11.9 83.4
2023 501 37.1 13.4 81.2
2024 691 50.7 13.6 86

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Anderson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,324 (14.2%) $8,032 (85.8%) $9,356
2020 $1,740 (17.8%) $8,032 (82.2%) $9,772
2021 $1,778 (15.0%) $10,108 (85.0%) $11,886

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anderson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 3517th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3943rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Anderson Elementary)3733
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3135
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Anderson Elementary)3730
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Anderson Elementary)1220
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4323
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Anderson Elementary)3232
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3132
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Anderson Elementary)3522
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Anderson Elementary)3158
 27%
   4th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))2732
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929
5th Grade Reading (Anderson Elementary)3144
 13%
   5th Grade Reading (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3842
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Anderson Elementary)4036
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Independent School District (Isd))4437
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Anderson Elementary)286
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Spring Independent School District (Isd))3218
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students631501
 20.6%
African American148112
 24.3%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic321297
 7.5%
Pacific Islander95
 44.4%
White12262
 49.2%
Two or More Races1818
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.2%81.2%
 10.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Anderson Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 691 students attended Anderson Elementary.

Anderson Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.9% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Anderson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dueitt Middle
High : Spring High School

Students at Anderson Elementary are 60% Hispanic, 23% African American, 10% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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