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Anderson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in the Lufkin Independent School District (ISD) in Lufkin, Texas. The school has a student population of 243 and a racial makeup that is predominantly Hispanic (37.45%) and African American (35.8%), with a smaller percentage of White (20.58%) and other racial groups. Despite its diverse student body, Anderson Elementary has consistently been rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Texas elementary schools.
Anderson Elementary faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high rates of economic disadvantage, and stagnant improvement over time. The school's STAAR test scores are generally lower than the Lufkin ISD and Texas state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 26.67% of 3rd graders proficient or better in reading, compared to 37.92% for Lufkin ISD and 48.85% for Texas. Additionally, Anderson Elementary has a very high percentage of students (over 89%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the surrounding schools in the Lufkin ISD. While the school spends more per student ($13,749 in 2020-2021) compared to other Lufkin ISD elementary schools, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 11-12 students per teacher, which could indicate a focus on providing more individualized attention to students.
Interestingly, the nearby Sarah Strinden Elementary, a public charter school, outperforms Anderson Elementary and the Lufkin ISD on most STAAR test metrics, with significantly higher proficiency rates in reading and math across all grade levels. Additionally, the Dunbar Pri school has a more balanced racial makeup compared to Anderson Elementary, with 33.68% White, 38.9% African American, and 21.15% Hispanic students. The Slack Elementary has also shown some improvement in its SchoolDigger ranking, moving from 2486 in 2021-2022 to 2905 in 2023-2024, while Anderson Elementary's performance has remained relatively stagnant.
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