James M. Anderson Elementary School

Q: Is James M. Anderson Elementary School a good school?

James M. Anderson Elementary School ranks 1007 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

James M. Anderson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cross City, Florida, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 382 and is part of the Dixie District.

While the school has some bright spots, such as its 4th-grade math proficiency rate exceeding the district and state averages, it also faces unique challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (78.8%) compared to the more diverse nearby schools like Old Town Elementary School. Additionally, James M. Anderson Elementary has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 43.7% to 45.4%, which is much higher than the 33.9% rate at Old Town Elementary and the state average. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.4% to 78.53%, which is higher than the nearby Old Town Elementary School (80.48%) and the state average.

Despite these challenges, the school's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has fluctuated over the years, suggesting that the school's performance may be influenced by factors beyond just the school's control. However, the school has shown some strengths, particularly in 4th-grade math proficiency, which exceeded the Dixie District and state averages. Addressing the identified areas of concern, such as chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges, could be crucial for improving the educational outcomes for the students at James M. Anderson Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

815 SE 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32628

(352) 541-6251

District: Dixie

SchoolDigger Rank:
1007^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,866

Students who attend James M. Anderson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ruth Rains Middle School
High:	Dixie County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 382

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.8%

African American:

9.2%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James M. Anderson Elementary School ranks better than 55.4% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.51. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.8%), African American (9.2%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James M. Anderson Elementary School is 19.1, which is the 2^nd best among 2 elementary schools in the Dixie School District. (See more...)

Compare James M. Anderson Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at James M. Anderson Elementary School is $11,866, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 elementary schools in the Dixie School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

James M. Anderson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dixie:

SchoolDigger ranks Dixie 35^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for James M. Anderson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	36.37	1115^th	1688	33.9%
2007	56.11	825^th	1786	53.8%
2008	44.53	1052^nd	1789	41.2%
2009	45.87	1066^th	1847	42.3%
2010	45.39	1134^th	1919	40.9%
2011	59.85	844^th	1985	57.5%
2012	37.43	1272^nd	1984	35.9%
2013	38.55	1266^th	2029	37.6%
2014	46.55	1098^th	2064	46.8%
2016	40.38	1257^th	2087	39.8%
2017	46.05	1138^th	2112	46.1%
2018	39.58	1302^nd	2118	38.5%
2019	46.63	1160^th	2182	46.8%
2021	60.02	858^th	2247	61.8%
2022	61.39	806^th	2219	63.7%
2023	48.29	1131^st	2240	49.5%
2024	53.51	1007^th	2256	55.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for James M. Anderson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	492	95	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
1989	550	102	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	653
1990	575	119	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
1991	591	125	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	718
1992	591	139	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	731
1993	616	129	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	746
1994	622	151	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	773
1995	523	138	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	663
1996	523	138	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	663
1997	587	116	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	704
1998	566	107	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
1999	574	97	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	673
2000	519	101	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	625
2001	491	88	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
2002	496	85	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	587
2003	496	85	1	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	587
2004	463	85	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	554
2005	455	90	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	555
2006	504	93	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
2007	462	88	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	13	579
2008	467	94	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	17	588
2009	500	85	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	15	609
2010	495	81	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	27	610
2011	458	70	4	18	1	0	18	0	569
2012	429	67	4	19	1	0	19	0	539
2013	383	53	1	18	2	0	15	0	472
2014	406	58	1	18	2	0	19	0	504
2015	405	61	2	16	2	0	20	0	506
2016	392	57	3	13	2	0	30	0	497
2017	430	58	3	15	1	0	35	0	542
2018	438	57	3	11	1	1	35	0	546
2019	430	57	3	18	1	0	33	0	542
2020	376	62	2	15	0	0	29	0	484
2021	318	45	2	14	0	0	23	0	402
2022	266	46	1	13	0	0	21	0	347
2023	301	35	0	19	0	1	26	0	382

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 James M. Anderson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	595	37.0	16.0	57.1
1989	653	41.0	15.9	72.3
1990	697	44.0	15.8	50.5
1991	718	46.0	15.6	60.4
1992	731	45.0	16.2	57.7
1993	746	45.0	16.6	51.5
1994	773	49.0	15.8	48.6
1995	663	49.0	13.5	48.1
1996	663	49.0	13.5	48.1
1997	704	49.0	14.4	48.2
1998	673	48.0	14.0	56.6
1999	673	47.0	14.3	68.6
2000	625	41.0	15.2	66.4
2001	585	37.0	15.8	67.4
2002	587	32.0	18.3	69.7
2003	587	32.0	18.3	69.7
2004	554	34.0	16.3	68.1
2005	555	32.0	17.3	67
2006	611	35.0	17.5	74.6
2007	579	36.0	16.1	75.3
2008	588	37.5	15.7	71.8
2009	609	41.1	16.7	74.1
2010	610	30.0	20.3	77.7
2011	569	38.0	14.9	75
2012	539	31.0	17.3	77.7
2013	472	31.0	15.2	99.4
2014	504	28.0	18.0	99.4
2015	506	30.0	16.8	99.4
2016	497	30.0	16.5	99.4
2017	542	29.0	18.6	65.5
2018	546	32.0	17.0	75.6
2019	542	26.0	20.8	68.6
2020	484	24.0	20.1	70.7
2021	402	24.0	16.7	70.4
2022	347	18.0	19.2	76.9
2023	382	20.0	19.1	78.5

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 James M. Anderson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	595	37.0	16.0	57.1
1989	653	41.0	15.9	72.3
1990	697	44.0	15.8	50.5
1991	718	46.0	15.6	60.4
1992	731	45.0	16.2	57.7
1993	746	45.0	16.6	51.5
1994	773	49.0	15.8	48.6
1995	663	49.0	13.5	48.1
1996	663	49.0	13.5	48.1
1997	704	49.0	14.4	48.2
1998	673	48.0	14.0	56.6
1999	673	47.0	14.3	68.6
2000	625	41.0	15.2	66.4
2001	585	37.0	15.8	67.4
2002	587	32.0	18.3	69.7
2003	587	32.0	18.3	69.7
2004	554	34.0	16.3	68.1
2005	555	32.0	17.3	67
2006	611	35.0	17.5	74.6
2007	579	36.0	16.1	75.3
2008	588	37.5	15.7	71.8
2009	609	41.1	16.7	74.1
2010	610	30.0	20.3	77.7
2011	569	38.0	14.9	75
2012	539	31.0	17.3	77.7
2013	472	31.0	15.2	99.4
2014	504	28.0	18.0	99.4
2015	506	30.0	16.8	99.4
2016	497	30.0	16.5	99.4
2017	542	29.0	18.6	65.5
2018	546	32.0	17.0	75.6
2019	542	26.0	20.8	68.6
2020	484	24.0	20.1	70.7
2021	402	24.0	16.7	70.4
2022	347	18.0	19.2	76.9
2023	382	20.0	19.1	78.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James M. Anderson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$905 (11.9%)	$6,709 (88.1%)	$7,614
2019	$1,068 (13.1%)	$7,112 (86.9%)	$8,180
2020	$1,119 (12.2%)	$8,072 (87.8%)	$9,190
2021	$2,012 (18.9%)	$8,644 (81.1%)	$10,656
2022	$2,913 (25.7%)	$8,440 (74.3%)	$11,355
2023	$3,191 (26.9%)	$8,675 (73.1%)	$11,866

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James M. Anderson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1160^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1131^st of 2240 Elementary schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James M. Anderson Elementary School)	60	54	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dixie)	62	63	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James M. Anderson Elementary School)	58	59	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dixie)	66	69	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James M. Anderson Elementary School)	54	53	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dixie)	58	54	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (James M. Anderson Elementary School)	70	81	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dixie)	73	80	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	542	382	29.5%
African American	57	35	38.6%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	18	19	5.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	430	301	30%
Two or More Races	33	26	21.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.6%	78.5%	9.9%

Schools Near James M. Anderson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James M. Anderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	815 SE 351 Hwy	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 541-6251	382	20	19.1	78.5%	301 (78.8%)	35 (9.2%)	19 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (6.8%)	53.5	1007^th of 2256 public elementary schools	55.4%		48.3	1131^st of 2240 public elementary schools	49.5%	124	52.0	49.0		58.0	69.0			$11,866	$3,191	$8,675
Dixie Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual	K-5	16077 SE Hwy 19	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 541-6335	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kinder Cub School Inc	Public, Charter	PK, KG-2	149 NE 221st Ave	Cross City	32628	Dixie County	Dixie	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 498-0002	107	5	21.4	86.0%	77 (72.0%)	23 (21.5%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)								(n/a)
Old Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	221 SE 136th Ave	Old Town	32680	Dixie County	Dixie	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 541-6253	456	31	14.7	80.5%	419 (91.9%)	14 (3.1%)	17 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	80	408^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.9%		77.5	456^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.6%	48	72.0	56.0		78.0	80.0			$13,035	$3,542	$9,494
Steinhatchee School	Public	PK, KG-5	1209 SE 1st Ave	Steinhatchee	32359	Taylor County	Taylor	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 498-3304	124	7	17.7	71.8%	121 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	81.3	371^st of 2256 public elementary schools	83.6%		85.1	287^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.2%	84	57.0	85.0	67.0	67.0	100.0	80.0	87.0	$15,710	$3,310	$12,400
Whispering Winds Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	2481 NW Old Fannin Rd	Chiefland	32626	Levy County	Levy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(352) 490-5799	126	8	15.7	77.0%	95 (75.4%)	4 (3.2%)	18 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (7.1%)	64.7	759^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.4%		56.8	922^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	58.8%	163	53.0	56.0	60.0	47.0	72.0	80.0	65.0	$9,943	$1,295	$8,648
Trenton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 SW State Road 26	Trenton	32693	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 463-3224	809	47	17.3	58.1%	601 (74.3%)	53 (6.6%)	114 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (5.1%)	66.6	709^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.6%		72.1	584^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.9%	125	58.0	54.0	65.0	71.0	67.0	66.0	52.0	$10,935	$2,199	$8,737
Chiefland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1205 NW 4th Ave	Chiefland	32626	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 493-6040	724	39	18.6	72.4%	528 (72.9%)	62 (8.6%)	60 (8.3%)	11 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (8.7%)	33.5	1528^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.3%		41	1303^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	41.8%	225	44.0	42.0	51.0	56.0	53.0	33.0	39.0	$10,041	$1,785	$8,257
Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)	Public, Virtual	K-5	310 NW 11th Ave	Trenton	32693	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	Yes	No	(352) 463-3200	4	0			4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2771 E Bell Ave	Bell	32619	Gilchrist County	Gilchrist	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 463-3275	661	35	18.7	58.4%	552 (83.5%)	9 (1.4%)	87 (13.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.5%)	75.7	512^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.3%		67.1	689^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.2%	177	72.0	65.0	63.0	74.0	69.0	60.0	64.0	$11,085	$2,245	$8,841

Frequently Asked Questions about James M. Anderson Elementary School

What district is James M. Anderson Elementary School in?

Dixie

What schools do graduates of James M. Anderson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend James M. Anderson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ruth Rains Middle School
High : Dixie County High School

How many students attend James M. Anderson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended James M. Anderson Elementary School.

Is James M. Anderson Elementary School a good school?

James M. Anderson Elementary School ranks 1007^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of James M. Anderson Elementary School?

Students at James M. Anderson Elementary School are 79% White, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

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