- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Andover, MA
Atkinson
Federal NCES profile for Atkinson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250870001393
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atkinson earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in North Andover · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 274
- students enrolled
Atkinson has class sizes smaller than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in North Andover, MA.
School address
District: North Andover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250870001393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Atkinson held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 250870001393 · North Andover, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 10.1:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Andover High (1,328 students)
Atkinson held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Atkinson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Andover
North Andover High
1,328 students
- North Andover
North Andover Middle
1,023 students
- Anne Bradstree 462
Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center
462 students
- Annie L Sargen 441
Annie L Sargent School
441 students
- Franklin 383
Franklin
383 students
- This school 274
Atkinson
274 students
What this shows Atkinson reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atkinson compares
Atkinson held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 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: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 7.7%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Atkinson is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for North Andover reports $18,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atkinson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Andover High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Andover Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annie L Sargent School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atkinson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in North Andover
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Annie L Sargent School
Standard public school
441 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Franklin
Standard public school
383 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Thomson
Standard public school
294 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Kittredge
Standard public school
211 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atkinson
How many students attend Atkinson?
Atkinson has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Andover, MA. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atkinson?
The student-teacher ratio at Atkinson is 10.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atkinson?
The largest demographic group at Atkinson is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in North Andover, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atkinson?
Atkinson has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atkinson rank among elementary schools in North Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Atkinson ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in North Andover?
Besides Atkinson, 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.