- Enrollment
- 1,328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Andover, MA
Thomson
Federal NCES profile for Thomson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250870001399
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomson earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in North Andover · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 294
- students enrolled
Thomson has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in North Andover, MA.
School address
District: North Andover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250870001399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Thomson grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 250870001399 · North Andover, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Andover High (1,328 students)
Thomson grew from 301 students in 2022-23 to 317 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Thomson in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Andover
North Andover High
1,328 students
- North Andover
North Andover Middle
1,023 students
- Anne Bradstree 462
Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center
462 students
- Annie L Sargen 441
Annie L Sargent School
441 students
- Franklin 383
Franklin
383 students
- This school 294
Thomson
294 students
What this shows Thomson reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomson compares
Thomson is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
Asian 5.8%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Thomson is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for North Andover reports $18,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomson Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Andover High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Andover Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Annie L Sargent School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomson's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in North Andover
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Annie L Sargent School
Standard public school
441 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Franklin
Standard public school
383 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Atkinson
Standard public school
274 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Kittredge
Standard public school
211 students 11.1:1 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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomson
How many students attend Thomson?
Thomson has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Andover, MA. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomson?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomson is 11.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 28% 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 Thomson?
The largest demographic group at Thomson is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in North Andover, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomson?
Thomson has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Thomson rank among elementary schools in North Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomson ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in North 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 North Andover on the city page.
What other schools are in North Andover?
Besides Thomson, North Andover also operates North Andover High (1,328 students), North Andover Middle (1,023 students), and Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center (462 students). See the North Andover district page for the complete list.