Anderson Elementary School

529 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 4th

School Overview

Anderson Elementary School, located at 400 Garfield St. SW in Bondurant, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Bondurant-Farrar Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the individual needs of young learners, Anderson Elementary aims to build a strong educational baseline for children in the growing Bondurant community.

Beyond the classroom, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often acting as a hub for family engagement and community involvement. The staff and administration prioritize creating a welcoming atmosphere that encourages collaboration between educators, parents, and students. With its commitment to modern instructional practices and a nurturing campus culture, Anderson Elementary continues to play a vital role in preparing its students for success as they transition into the upper levels of the Bondurant-Farrar school system.

529

Total Students

34.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anderson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	445
Hispanic	35
Black	13
Asian	6
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

White
445 (84.1 %)
Hispanic
35 (6.6 %)
Two or More
29 (5.5 %)
Black
13 (2.5 %)
Asian
6 (1.1 %)
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:	Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District
Phone:	(515)967-7494
Grade Range:	2nd - 4th
Total Students:	529
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 204

Grade 4 211