Enrollment
441
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Andover, MA
Annie L Sargent School
Federal NCES profile for Annie L Sargent School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250870000767
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Annie L Sargent School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in North Andover · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 441
- students enrolled
Annie L Sargent School has class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Annie L Sargent School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in North Andover, MA.
School address
District: North Andover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250870000767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Annie L Sargent School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Annie L Sargent School
Annie L Sargent School is a mid-sized elementary school in North Andover, Massachusetts, enrolling 441 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among North Andover's elementary schools, it stands alongside Franklin (383 students): Annie L Sargent School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.7:1).
North Andover also operates North Andover High (1,328 students) and North Andover Middle (1,023 students) alongside Annie L Sargent School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Annie L Sargent School compares
Annie L Sargent School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,510
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Annie L Sargent School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Andover, which includes Annie L Sargent School.
$18,510
Per student
-18%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 24.7%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Annie L Sargent School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Andover High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Andover Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomson | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Annie L Sargent School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in North Andover
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Annie L Sargent School
How many students attend Annie L Sargent School?
Annie L Sargent School has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Andover, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Annie L Sargent School?
The student-teacher ratio at Annie L Sargent School is 14.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Annie L Sargent School?
The largest demographic group at Annie L Sargent School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in North Andover, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Annie L Sargent School?
Annie L Sargent School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Annie L Sargent School rank among elementary schools in North Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Annie L Sargent School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in North Andover, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Andover on the city page.
Is Annie L Sargent School a good school?
Annie L Sargent School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Andover?
Besides Annie L Sargent School, North Andover also operates North Andover High (1,328 students), North Andover Middle (1,023 students), and Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center (462 students). See the North Andover district page for the complete list.
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