How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Andover | Needham |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Andover, Massachusetts | Needham, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 5,590 | 5,594 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Andover | Needham |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,016 | $23,890 |
| Federal Revenue | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| State Revenue | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Local Revenue | 72.7% | 75.6% |
Andover
Federal State Local
Needham
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Andover | Needham |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.8% | 70.1% |
| African American | 3.0% | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% | 6.9% |
| Asian | 19.0% | 12.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Andover | Needham |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 29 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 343.8:1 | 215.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.6% | 9.8% |
School Types
Andover
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Needham
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.