John M Andersen Elementary School

www.cusd80.com/andersen

450 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

John M. Andersen Elementary School, located in Chandler, Arizona, is a public school within the Chandler Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering an environment centered on academic achievement, personal responsibility, and social-emotional growth. As part of a highly-regarded district, Andersen Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond, often integrating modern educational strategies to meet diverse learning needs.

The school is known for its supportive community atmosphere and dedication to student engagement. By leveraging resources from the Chandler Unified School District, Andersen Elementary provides various programs and extracurricular activities designed to encourage critical thinking and creativity. Families interested in the specific educational philosophy, faculty updates, or calendar events can find detailed information on the school’s official website at [www.mychandlerschools.org/andersen](http://www.mychandlerschools.org/andersen).

450

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John M Andersen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	213
Black	18
Asian	28
Two or More	35
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
213 (47.3 %)
White
141 (31.3 %)
Two or More
35 (7.8 %)
Asian
28 (6.2 %)
Black
18 (4.0 %)
American Indian
14 (3.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Phone:	(480)812-6000
Website:	http://www.cusd80.com/andersen
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 67