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Anderson Community School Corp

Indiana · Public School District
11
Schools
6,196
Students
$16,906
Per-Pupil Spend
+18% nat'l
80.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+29pp vs nat'l
91.0%
Graduation Rate
+4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Anderson Community School Corp is a public school district in Indiana serving 6,196 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,906 is above average for a US public school district. 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (11)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anderson Intermediate School05–06943
COMPASS Alternative School06–1037
Highland Middle School07–08914
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Anderson High School09–121,790
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Southview Preschool CenterPK–PK205
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,906+18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
24%
State
58.4%
Local (property tax)
23.8%
Federal
17.8%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
6,196
Students
81%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateIndiana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.0% graduation rate — 4.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $16,906 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
81% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Anderson Community School Corp?
Anderson Community School Corp has 11 public schools, serving a total of 6,196 students.
What is the graduation rate for Anderson Community School Corp?
The graduation rate is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Anderson Community School Corp spend per student?
Anderson Community School Corp spends $16,906 per pupil — 18% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Anderson Community School Corp?
81% of students in Anderson Community School Corp qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Anderson Community School Corp?
No, Anderson Community School Corp does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Anderson Community School Corp serve?
Anderson Community School Corp serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Anderson Community School Corp?
The median opportunity score across schools in Anderson Community School Corp is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.