Enrollment
85
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250195002366
Shawsheen School — Andover, MA
Federal NCES profile for Shawsheen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Andover · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shawsheen School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Shawsheen School reports 85 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Andover spends $28,787 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 72.7% from local sources (property taxes), 22.8% from the state, and 4.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shawsheen School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 58% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$28,787
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 85 Top 4% in Massachusetts — larger than 96% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250195002366
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Asian 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Andover, which includes Shawsheen School.
$28,787
Per student
+1%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 72.7%
State 22.8%
Federal 4.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Shawsheen School
How many students attend Shawsheen School?
Shawsheen School has 85 students enrolled. It is a other school in Andover, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawsheen School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawsheen School is 12.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawsheen School?
The largest demographic group at Shawsheen School is White at 58.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Andover, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawsheen School?
Shawsheen School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.