- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
South Elementary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 250195000050 · Andover, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Andover High (1,609 students)
South Elementary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
South 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 438
South Elementary
438 students
What this shows South Elementary reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Elementary compares
South 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$24,016
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 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.
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
District finance for Andover reports $24,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~438 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.