- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Andover, MA
West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250195000051
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Andover · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 605
- students enrolled
West Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Andover, MA.
School address
District: Andover · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250195000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
West Elementary held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 250195000051 · Andover, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
605 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Andover High (1,609 students)
West Elementary held near 565 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Andover High
Andover High
1,609 students
- This school 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
- Doherty Middle 493
Doherty Middle
493 students
What this shows West Elementary reports 605 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary compares
West 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
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.
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Asian 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, West 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 West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andover High | 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Plain Elementary | 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 West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 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.
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
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 (~605 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 605 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Andover, MA. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 565 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 2% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 23% 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 West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary is White at 59.3% of enrollment, in Andover, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elementary rank among elementary schools in Andover?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #2 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 West Elementary, Andover also operates Andover High (1,609 students), Bancroft Elementary (522 students), and Andover West Middle (508 students). See the Andover district page for the complete list.