At a glance
Reported students
748
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
46.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
666
Anderson El: 748 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 737
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Anderson El
Anderson El is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Plano. It is one of 77 current school records connected to Frisco ISD. NCES reports 748 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (62.8%) and White (18.6%). English learners represent 16.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Anderson El
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 10.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.98
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.6%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black6.6%
- Asian62.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Frisco ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Taylor El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
744 reported students
Gunstream El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
725 reported students
McSpedden El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
773 reported students
Comstock El
Elementary · Grades KG–04
680 reported students
Allen El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
677 reported students
Spears El
Elementary · Grades KG–05
670 reported students
Public schools near Anderson El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor El Elementary · Frisco ISD | KG–05 | 744 | 0.9 mi |
| Skaggs El Elementary · Plano ISD | KG–05 | 356 | 0.9 mi |
| Andrews El Elementary · Plano ISD | KG–05 | 405 | 1 mi |
| Wyatt El Elementary · Plano ISD | KG–05 | 318 | 1.3 mi |
| Isbell El Elementary · Frisco ISD | KG–05 | 612 | 1.6 mi |
| Mary Evans El Elementary · Allen ISD | KG–06 | 621 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Anderson El
What grades does Anderson El serve?
Anderson El reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Frisco ISD.
How many students attend Anderson El?
Anderson El reported 748 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 737 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Anderson El?
The calculated ratio is 16.2:1, based on 748 students and 46.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Anderson El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Anderson El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Frisco ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Anderson El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
10.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Anderson El in?
Anderson El is part of Frisco ISD, based in Frisco, TX, which operates 77 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Anderson El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Taylor El (0.9 mi), Skaggs El (0.9 mi), Andrews El (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.