Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William M Anderson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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William M Anderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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William M Anderson Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
William M Anderson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William M Anderson Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4077 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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William M Anderson Elementary School is ranked #4077 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are William M Anderson Elementary School often compared to?
William M Anderson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rufus C Burleson Elementary School, W A Blair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend William M Anderson Elementary School?
530 students attend William M Anderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of William M Anderson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William M Anderson Elementary School?
William M Anderson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William M Anderson Elementary School offer ?
William M Anderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William M Anderson Elementary School part of?
William M Anderson Elementary School is part of Dallas Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is William M Anderson Elementary School located?
William M Anderson Elementary School is located in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Pleasant Grove.
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