- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Andover, MA
Henry C Sanborn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Henry C Sanborn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250195000048
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry C Sanborn Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Andover · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 332
- students enrolled
Henry C Sanborn Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry C Sanborn Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Andover, MA.
School address
District: Andover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250195000048 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Henry C Sanborn Elementary held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 250195000048 · Andover, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
332 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Andover High (1,609 students)
Henry C Sanborn Elementary held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Henry C Sanborn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Andover High
Andover High
1,609 students
- West Elementar 605
West Elementary
605 students
- Bancroft Eleme 522
Bancroft Elementary
522 students
- Andover West M 508
Andover West Middle
508 students
- High Plain Ele 505
High Plain Elementary
505 students
- This school 332
Henry C Sanborn Elementary
332 students
What this shows Henry C Sanborn Elementary reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry C Sanborn Elementary compares
Henry C Sanborn Elementary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Asian 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Henry C Sanborn Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Andover reports $24,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henry C Sanborn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bancroft Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andover West Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Plain Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry C Sanborn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Andover
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
West Elementary
Standard public school
605 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Bancroft Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
High Plain Elementary
Standard public school
505 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
South Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 12.9:1 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 (~332 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry C Sanborn Elementary
How many students attend Henry C Sanborn Elementary?
Henry C Sanborn Elementary has 332 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Andover, MA. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry C Sanborn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry C Sanborn Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry C Sanborn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Henry C Sanborn Elementary is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Andover, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry C Sanborn Elementary?
Henry C Sanborn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Henry C Sanborn Elementary rank among elementary schools in Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry C Sanborn Elementary ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in 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 Andover on the city page.
What other schools are in Andover?
Besides Henry C Sanborn Elementary, Andover also operates Andover High (1,609 students), West Elementary (605 students), and Bancroft Elementary (522 students). See the Andover district page for the complete list.