Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-6, George J Anderson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 67% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
George J Anderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1331 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
51%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George J Anderson Elementary School's ranking?
George J Anderson Elementary School is ranked #1331 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend George J Anderson Elementary School?
404 students attend George J Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of George J Anderson Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George J Anderson Elementary School?
George J Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does George J Anderson Elementary School offer ?
George J Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is George J Anderson Elementary School part of?
George J Anderson Elementary School is part of Allen Independent School District.
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