Is Anderson Elementary School a good school?

Anderson Elementary School ranks 1036 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Anderson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Anderson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Anderson Elementary School?

Students at Anderson Elementary School are 42% White, 27% Hispanic, 15% African American, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Anderson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Anderson Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Madison Middle School High : Robinson High School

Anderson Elementary School

Summary:

Anderson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tampa, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 304. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Anderson Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Gorrie Elementary and Westshore Elementary, with a higher percentage of African American (14.8%) and Hispanic (27.3%) students. The school also faces challenges with higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.1% to 27.2% over the past few years, compared to 9.0% at Gorrie Elementary and 4.5% at Mabry Elementary. Additionally, Anderson Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages, though its 3rd grade Math proficiency (63%) was higher than the district (56%) and state (60%) in 2023-2024.

The data suggests that Anderson Elementary School faces unique challenges compared to its surrounding peers, particularly in terms of student demographics, attendance, and academic performance. The school's higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch (ranging from 46.38% to 62.38%) may be contributing to its lower academic performance, despite having higher spending per student (ranging from $9,464 to $10,639) than the district and state averages. Addressing these issues may require a closer examination of the school's resources, teaching practices, and community engagement efforts to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3910 W Fair Oaks Ave
Tampa, FL 33611

(813) 272-3075

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1036^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,577

Students who attend Anderson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Madison Middle School
High:	Robinson High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 304

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.1%

Hispanic:

27.3%

African American:

14.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anderson Elementary School ranks better than 54.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 62^nd among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.3. (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 Student population at Anderson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.1%), Hispanic (27.3%), African American (14.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School is 15.2, which is the 83^rd best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Anderson Elementary School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anderson Elementary School is $10,577. 90 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anderson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	81.21	287^th	1688	83.0%
2007	83.02	260^th	1786	85.4%
2008	78.15	352^nd	1789	80.3%
2009	77.13	380^th	1847	79.4%
2010	81.56	290^th	1919	84.9%
2011	76.78	412^th	1985	79.2%
2012	70.63	564^th	1984	71.6%
2013	76.08	425^th	2029	79.1%
2014	75.49	451^st	2064	78.1%
2016	62.55	770^th	2087	63.1%
2017	62.59	774^th	2112	63.4%
2018	52.92	972^nd	2118	54.1%
2019	65.76	719^th	2182	67.0%
2021	47.48	1150^th	2247	48.8%
2022	45.13	1192^nd	2219	46.3%
2023	62.72	781^st	2240	65.1%
2024	52.30	1036^th	2256	54.1%

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by a parent
Thursday, July 12, 2012

This past school year, 2011-2012, I had a child in 5th as well as in kindergarten. I would not be able to say enough about this school! For starters my kindergartener had an amazing teacher! They worked so hard for preparation for 1st grade and focused of reading and math as well as other things! My child was reading well beyond some first graders, I have no doubt that she will be more prepared for 1st than most children, including my older child when she went into 1st! My 5th grader, was in gifted, even though they changed the gifted program, she still excelled and even made STEM for 6th grade! Her teacher has been there for over 20 years and was very patient and knew exactly how to handle all the different personalities that 11year old boys and girls have. Our 5th grade banquet and ceremonies were perfect thanks to the help with the other parents and including the staff! Mr. Holley, our principle knew the regular parents that volunteed making us feel we were actually a part if the school! We were welcome to eat breakfast and lunch with our children, we had the option to volunteer as much as we wanted, as well as participate in field trips and school functions! Our music program was fun for the kids, it wasn't too controlling allowing the kids to excel in their true talents and actually made them more excited and willing to participate! This was a home for our kids, a safe haven! As sad as I am that I'm loosing a child to another school, I'm grateful that I have another one still attending!! This is the only school my children have attended and I'm grateful I had the chance to have my child start at one school and follow through till the end! Close Quote

Enrollment information for 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	330	109	15	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	489
1989	333	104	12	44	1	n/a	n/a	0	494
1990	323	108	15	37	1	n/a	n/a	0	484
1991	313	128	16	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	497
1992	319	112	13	41	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1993	349	68	19	55	2	n/a	n/a	0	493
1994	304	86	18	42	2	n/a	n/a	0	452
1995	346	88	25	60	5	n/a	n/a	0	524
1996	346	88	25	60	5	n/a	n/a	0	524
1997	310	87	24	55	4	n/a	n/a	0	480
1998	305	92	26	61	2	n/a	n/a	0	486
1999	297	80	26	58	4	n/a	n/a	0	465
2000	310	82	25	67	2	n/a	n/a	0	486
2001	296	70	21	74	1	n/a	n/a	0	462
2002	288	74	17	58	1	n/a	n/a	0	438
2003	288	74	17	58	1	n/a	n/a	0	438
2004	254	66	22	61	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2005	274	58	20	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2006	294	50	20	78	0	n/a	n/a	0	442
2007	238	34	16	53	0	n/a	n/a	28	369
2008	231	41	15	53	0	n/a	n/a	32	372
2009	227	49	12	55	1	n/a	n/a	41	385
2010	240	65	16	69	0	n/a	n/a	27	417
2011	209	47	26	85	1	3	25	0	396
2012	212	39	19	79	1	0	32	0	382
2013	185	43	15	69	1	2	37	0	352
2014	175	45	15	80	0	2	34	0	351
2015	167	40	21	87	0	2	46	0	363
2016	180	42	23	96	0	2	41	0	384
2017	181	48	21	105	0	2	46	0	403
2018	197	41	19	106	0	2	48	0	413
2019	186	38	14	93	0	2	49	0	382
2020	160	56	26	104	0	1	41	0	388
2021	126	56	22	75	0	0	32	0	311
2022	134	61	23	68	0	0	33	0	319
2023	128	45	16	83	0	0	32	0	304

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anderson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	489	26.0	18.8	45
1989	494	28.0	17.6	44.1
1990	484	27.0	17.9	40.1
1991	497	26.0	19.1	54.3
1992	485	25.0	19.4	42.5
1993	493	25.0	19.7	39.1
1994	452	23.0	19.7	46.9
1995	524	26.0	20.2	44.8
1996	524	26.0	20.2	44.8
1997	480	26.0	18.5	47.1
1998	486	27.0	18.0	44.2
1999	465	25.0	18.6	54.8
2000	486	27.0	18.0	57.6
2001	462	25.0	18.5	57.6
2002	438	26.0	16.8	55.9
2003	438	26.0	16.8	55.9
2004	403	26.0	15.5	52.6
2005	427	26.0	16.4	50.4
2006	442	30.0	14.7	46.4
2007	369	23.0	16.0	47.8
2008	372	28.5	13.1	47.4
2009	385	31.6	12.8	50
2010	417	31.0	13.4	56.4
2011	396	32.0	12.3	55.6
2012	382	28.9	13.2	59.9
2013	352	34.0	10.3	59.4
2014	351	30.0	11.7	62.1
2015	363	33.0	11.0	61.4
2016	384	34.0	11.2	56
2017	403	32.0	12.5	55.8
2018	413	34.0	12.1	59.1
2019	382	26.0	14.6	59.2
2020	388	26.0	14.9	61.3
2021	311	28.0	11.1	62.4
2022	319	22.0	14.5	55.2
2023	304	20.0	15.2	46.4

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	489	26.0	18.8	45
1989	494	28.0	17.6	44.1
1990	484	27.0	17.9	40.1
1991	497	26.0	19.1	54.3
1992	485	25.0	19.4	42.5
1993	493	25.0	19.7	39.1
1994	452	23.0	19.7	46.9
1995	524	26.0	20.2	44.8
1996	524	26.0	20.2	44.8
1997	480	26.0	18.5	47.1
1998	486	27.0	18.0	44.2
1999	465	25.0	18.6	54.8
2000	486	27.0	18.0	57.6
2001	462	25.0	18.5	57.6
2002	438	26.0	16.8	55.9
2003	438	26.0	16.8	55.9
2004	403	26.0	15.5	52.6
2005	427	26.0	16.4	50.4
2006	442	30.0	14.7	46.4
2007	369	23.0	16.0	47.8
2008	372	28.5	13.1	47.4
2009	385	31.6	12.8	50
2010	417	31.0	13.4	56.4
2011	396	32.0	12.3	55.6
2012	382	28.9	13.2	59.9
2013	352	34.0	10.3	59.4
2014	351	30.0	11.7	62.1
2015	363	33.0	11.0	61.4
2016	384	34.0	11.2	56
2017	403	32.0	12.5	55.8
2018	413	34.0	12.1	59.1
2019	382	26.0	14.6	59.2
2020	388	26.0	14.9	61.3
2021	311	28.0	11.1	62.4
2022	319	22.0	14.5	55.2
2023	304	20.0	15.2	46.4

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 Anderson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$250 (3.0%)	$8,039 (97.0%)	$8,289
2019	$239 (2.8%)	$8,430 (97.2%)	$8,669
2020	$372 (3.9%)	$9,092 (96.1%)	$9,464
2021	$880 (8.3%)	$9,760 (91.7%)	$10,639
2022	$938 (9.5%)	$8,924 (90.5%)	$9,862
2023	$1,626 (15.4%)	$8,952 (84.6%)	$10,577

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anderson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 719^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 781^st of 2240 Elementary schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Anderson Elementary School)	53	52	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Anderson Elementary School)	56	53	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson Elementary School)	69	51	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Anderson Elementary School)	71	44	27%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson Elementary School)	74	50	24%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Anderson Elementary School)	61	60	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Anderson Elementary School)	70	52	18%
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	382	304	20.4%
African American	38	45	18.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	14	16	14.3%
Hispanic	93	83	10.8%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	186	128	31.2%
Two or More Races	49	32	34.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.2%	46.4%	12.8%

Schools Near 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)		EOC Civics (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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Anderson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3910 W Fair Oaks Ave	Tampa	33611	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 272-3075	304	20	15.2	46.4%	128 (42.1%)	45 (14.8%)	83 (27.3%)	16 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.5%)	52.3	1036^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.1%		62.7	781^st of 2240 public elementary schools	65.1%	255	51.0	55.0	46.0				63.0	67.0	51.0				50.0			$10,577	$1,626	$8,952
Chiaramonte Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6001 S Himes Ave	Tampa	33611	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 272-3066	342	27	12.9	66.1%	142 (41.5%)	76 (22.2%)	71 (20.8%)	15 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	35 (10.2%)	65.8	729^th of 2256 public elementary schools	67.7%		59.5	851^st of 2240 public elementary schools	62.0%	122	68.0	61.0	57.0				70.0	63.0	60.0				52.0			$14,168	$3,364	$10,805
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3205 S Ferdinand Ave	Tampa	33629	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 272-3090	741	45	16.4	10.1%	542 (73.1%)	12 (1.6%)	117 (15.8%)	29 (3.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (5.4%)	94.9	52^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	97.7%		96.6	27^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.8%	25	79.0	86.0	85.0				81.0	91.0	89.0				84.0			$8,982	$1,458	$7,524
Ballast Point Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2802 W Ballast Point Blvd	Tampa	33611	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 272-3070	445	31	14.3	25.8%	264 (59.3%)	30 (6.7%)	84 (18.9%)	22 (4.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.9%)	79.4	425^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.2%		84.1	311^th of 2240 public elementary schools	86.1%	114	75.0	63.0	67.0				76.0	74.0	61.0				67.0			$12,331	$2,581	$9,750
Lanier Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4704 W Montgomery Ave	Tampa	33616	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 272-3060	380	28	13.8	62.1%	136 (35.8%)	67 (17.6%)	114 (30.0%)	13 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	49 (12.9%)	47.5	1157^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.7%		45.7	1192^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	46.8%	35	65.0	61.0	42.0				48.0	78.0	43.0				32.0			$12,467	$2,741	$9,726
Mabry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4201 W Estrella St	Tampa	33629	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 872-5364	845	55	15.3	6.2%	667 (78.9%)	6 (0.7%)	96 (11.4%)	24 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.2%)	94	72^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	96.8%		95.9	34^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.5%	38	84.0	81.0	75.0				92.0	91.0	88.0				72.0			$9,490	$1,469	$8,021
Grady Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3910 W Morrison Ave	Tampa	33629	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 872-5325	564	40	14.1	22.3%	320 (56.7%)	45 (8.0%)	106 (18.8%)	50 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.6%)	95.6	38^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.3%		93.8	69^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.9%	31	84.0	78.0	79.0				90.0	92.0	91.0				84.0			$10,527	$1,912	$8,615
Westshore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7110 S Westshore Blvd	Tampa	33616	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 272-3080	408	27	15.1	63.7%	111 (27.2%)	130 (31.9%)	115 (28.2%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (11.0%)	34	1514^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.9%		45.2	1207^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.1%	307	53.0	46.0	51.0				57.0	43.0	37.0				34.0			$11,217	$2,373	$8,844
Bridgeprep Academy Of Tampa	Public, Charter	K-8	2418 W Swann Ave	Tampa	33609	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 258-5652	318	15	21.2	79.2%	54 (17.0%)	70 (22.0%)	172 (54.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.0%)	14.8	2038^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.7%		20.5	1885^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.8%	153	41.0	37.0	41.0	43.0	33.0	30.0	41.0	23.0	7.0	22.0	29.0	35.0	7.0	21.0	46.0	$10,517	$791	$9,726
Mitchell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 S Bungalow Park Ave	Tampa	33609	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 872-5216	704	45	15.6	23.9%	429 (60.9%)	31 (4.4%)	161 (22.9%)	27 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.0%)	90	180^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.0%		90.7	156^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.0%	24	77.0	78.0	78.0				72.0	85.0	77.0				78.0			$9,151	$1,597	$7,554

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