- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Andover, MA
High Plain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for High Plain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250195001676
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
High Plain Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Andover · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 505
- students enrolled
High Plain Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, High Plain Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Andover, MA.
School address
District: Andover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250195001676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
High Plain Elementary held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 250195001676 · Andover, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Andover High (1,609 students)
High Plain Elementary held near 544 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.6 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
High Plain 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
- This school 505
High Plain Elementary
505 students
- Doherty Middle 493
Doherty Middle
493 students
What this shows High Plain Elementary reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How High Plain Elementary compares
High Plain 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
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 505 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 47.1%
Asian 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, High Plain 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 High Plain 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bancroft Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andover West Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Doherty Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to High Plain 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
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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
South Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Henry C Sanborn Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 12.3:1 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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about High Plain Elementary
How many students attend High Plain Elementary?
High Plain Elementary has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Andover, MA. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Plain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at High Plain Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 29% 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 High Plain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at High Plain Elementary is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Andover, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for High Plain Elementary?
High Plain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 High Plain Elementary rank among elementary schools in Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, High Plain Elementary ranks #5 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 High Plain 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.