The top reported proficiency rate is 7% in English language arts. The lowest is 4% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Anderson Es
Anderson ES is a public elementary school within Tulsa Public Schools, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It operates as a regular neighborhood school, not a charter or magnet. Located in the city of Tulsa, it sits within a large, economically diverse district that has seen recent high-profile changes.
The student body is racially diverse, with the largest share of students identifying as Black, followed by white, two or more races, Hispanic, and a smaller number of American Indian or Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. The school enrolled a moderate number of students across its grades, with each grade from kindergarten through fifth holding a similar-sized group. Data on free or reduced-price meal eligibility, special education services, and English learner status was not reported here, so a parent would need to ask the school directly about the level of economic need and specialized support available.
State assessment results from the Oklahoma School Testing Program placed Anderson ES in the bottom quartile for overall proficiency among all districts in Tulsa County, the comparison set used here. In math, the share of students scoring at the proficient or advanced level was small across grades three, four, and five. In English language arts, proficiency rates were similarly low, with the highest among third graders, though still well below a majority. Fifth grade science results followed the same pattern. These figures describe where performance stands relative to county peers and to state expectations; a family weighing this school would want to understand what supports and interventions are in place for students who are not yet meeting benchmarks.
Because the school serves only elementary grades, no graduation rate applies. Information on chronic absenteeism and disciplinary actions was also absent from the available data, so those aspects of school climate are not captured here.
Anderson ES operates within the broader Tulsa Public Schools system, which has been navigating significant adjustments. In the 2023-24 school year, the district’s accreditation was lowered to “accredited with deficiencies” by the state board, a move tied to academic performance scores and library book policies. The district has also closed two elementary schools in response to declining enrollment, and voters approved a large bond package in 2024 to fund facility improvements, safety upgrades, technology, and instructional materials across all sites. These district-level developments may matter to families considering any Tulsa school.
The ZIP-level housing market shows home values that are substantially below the state and national benchmarks, with rents also lower than national typical figures. The community around Anderson ES is part of Tulsa, a city that has diversified from its oil-focused past into aviation, finance, technology, and manufacturing. The city has seen steady population growth and maintains a concentration of cultural institutions and higher education campuses.
Overall, Anderson ES presents as a school where state testing outcomes are well below county averages, and the surrounding district is undergoing structural and accreditation changes. A parent interested in this school will want to explore what academic interventions, enrichment programs, and family engagement opportunities exist, as well as verify current support for students with disabilities and English learners, since those data were not reported here. The school’s moderate size and neighborhood setting within a large, diversifying city give it a specific character that will suit some families better than others.
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