ANDERSON-SHIRO EL

www.anderson-shirocisd.net/elementary.htm

460 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Anderson-Shiro Elementary, located in Anderson, Texas, serves as a foundational campus within the Anderson-Shiro Consolidated Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the elementary school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong sense of community typical of a smaller district.

The campus functions as an integral part of the rural Grimes County community, prioritizing close partnerships between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with essential resources, such as academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on campus initiatives. By balancing core educational requirements with a nurturing school culture, Anderson-Shiro Elementary strives to build a solid educational base for all its students in a safe and encouraging setting.

460

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ANDERSON-SHIRO EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	71
Black	17
Asian	1
Two or More	24

White
347 (75.4 %)
Hispanic
71 (15.4 %)
Two or More
24 (5.2 %)
Black
17 (3.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ANDERSON-SHIRO CISD
Phone:	(936)873-4525
Website:	http://www.anderson-shirocisd.net/elementary.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	460
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 26

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 78