Enrollment
438
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Andover, MA
South Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250195000050
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Andover · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 438
- students enrolled
South Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Andover, MA.
School address
District: Andover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250195000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Elementary
South Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Andover, Massachusetts, enrolling 438 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Asian (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 438 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Andover's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Elementary (605 students): South Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 12.1:1).
Andover also operates Andover High (1,609 students) and West Elementary (605 students) alongside South Elementary.
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 South Elementary compares
South Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,300
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 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.
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 67.4%
Asian 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, South Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Andover, which includes South Elementary.
$24,300
Per student
+8%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How South 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andover West Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Plain Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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
Henry C Sanborn Elementary
Standard public school
332 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Elementary
How many students attend South Elementary?
South Elementary has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Andover, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elementary is 12.9:1, which is 5% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Elementary is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Andover, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elementary?
South Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 South Elementary rank among elementary schools in Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elementary ranks #4 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.
Is South Elementary a good school?
South Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. 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 Andover?
Besides South 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.
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