Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, John M Andersen Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John M Andersen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John M Andersen Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John M Andersen Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John M Andersen Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#936 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
48%
49%
Black
6%
6%
White
29%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John M Andersen Elementary School's ranking?
John M Andersen Elementary School is ranked #936 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are John M Andersen Elementary School often compared to?
John M Andersen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chandler Traditional Academy - Goodman, Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend John M Andersen Elementary School?
406 students attend John M Andersen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of John M Andersen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John M Andersen Elementary School?
John M Andersen Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does John M Andersen Elementary School offer ?
John M Andersen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is John M Andersen Elementary School part of?
John M Andersen Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242).
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