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#417 of 990 schools in CT

Top 42% in state

Andover Elementary School

Elementary School · Andover School District · Andover, CT

An elementary school in Andover, CT where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

35 School Rd., Andover, CT 06232

  • Math 52% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data8
Annual Change-2.87 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.2:1
District spending per student$25,383
Chronic Absenteeism16.1%

Students at Andover Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.

Math Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).

Show all 8 years
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Andover Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$127,335

Median home value

$375,200

Median rent

$1,165/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

93.9%

Poverty rate

0.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
George Hersey Robertson SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.53–53.6 mi350Compare →
Horace W. Porter SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–83.8 mi475Compare →
Gilead Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–24.2 mi338Compare →
Hans Christian Andersen Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K4.5 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Andover School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$25,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Andover Elementary School is listed in Andover School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Andover Elementary School

Andover Elementary School is a public elementary school in Andover, CT, part of Andover School District, serving approximately 205 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #417 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Andover Elementary School

What grades does Andover Elementary School serve?

Andover Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Andover Elementary School?

Andover Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Andover Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Andover Elementary School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Andover Elementary School rank in CT?

Andover Elementary School ranks #417 of 990 schools in CT.

What is Andover Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Andover Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Andover Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Andover Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Is Andover Elementary School a charter school?

No, Andover Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Andover Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Andover Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Andover Elementary School?

28.3% of students at Andover Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Connecticut Planning Region 1
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.1%
Area population (ZIP 06232)
3,148
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
52.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06232; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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