Andover Elementary School

Q: Is Andover Elementary School a good school?

Andover Elementary School ranks 124 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Andover Elementary School is a small public school in Andover, Maine, serving grades PK-5 with just 30 students. While the school's academic performance in English Language Arts is above the state average, it lags behind the average for its own Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44. Andover Elementary has a unique profile, with a predominantly white student population, higher chronic absenteeism rates, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

One key differentiator is Andover Elementary's racial makeup, with 100% of students being white over the past three years. In contrast, nearby schools like Woodstock School have more diverse student populations. Andover Elementary also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, at 33.3% in 2021-2022, compared to the state average. However, the school has seen a significant decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 63.89% in 2021-2022 to 30% in 2022-2023, which could indicate a shift in the school's demographics.

Despite these unique characteristics, Andover Elementary School's academic performance in English Language Arts is above the state average, though below the average for its own district. The school's statewide ranking of 124 out of 290 Maine elementary schools places it in the middle of the pack, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Compared to nearby schools like Woodstock School, Andover Elementary has room for improvement, but also presents a unique set of strengths and challenges that warrant further investigation and targeted interventions.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

85 Pine St.
Andover, ME 04216

(207) 392-4381

District: Andover Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
124^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $27,671

Student/teacher ratio: 7.5

Number of students: 30

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Andover Elementary School ranks better than 57.2% of elementary schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Andover Elementary School is 7.5. (See more...)

Compare Andover Elementary School employs 4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Andover Elementary School is $27,671.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Andover Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Andover Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Andover Public Schools 74^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Andover Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.49	124^th	290	57.2%

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Andover Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Total
2016	27	3	0	30
2017	24	0	0	24
2018	21	0	0	21
2019	26	0	0	26
2020	34	0	0	34
2021	33	0	1	34
2022	36	0	0	36
2023	30	0	0	30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Andover Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	30	3.0	10.0	73.3
2017	24	4.5	5.3	79.2
2018	21	4.6	4.5	52.4
2019	26	3.5	7.4	26.9
2020	34	3.9	8.6	35.3
2021	34	4.2	8.0	58.8
2022	36	4.0	9.0	63.9
2023	30	4.0	7.5	30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Andover Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	30	3.0	10.0	73.3
2017	24	4.5	5.3	79.2
2018	21	4.6	4.5	52.4
2019	26	3.5	7.4	26.9
2020	34	3.9	8.6	35.3
2021	34	4.2	8.0	58.8
2022	36	4.0	9.0	63.9
2023	30	4.0	7.5	30

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Andover Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$30,459
2019	$26,726
2020	$24,552
2021	$25,889
2022	$25,459
2023	$27,671

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Andover Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	26	30	15.4%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	26	30	15.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.9%	30%	3.1%

Schools Near Andover Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Andover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	85 Pine St.	Andover	04216	Oxford County	Andover Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 392-4381	30	4	7.5	30.0%	30 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.5	124^th of 290 public elementary schools	57.2%					(n/a)	66.7			$27,671
Rumford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	121 Lincoln Avenue	Rumford	04276	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 10	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 364-8155	261	25	10.5	72.0%	229 (87.7%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	10.8	280^th of 290 public elementary schools	3.4%		35.8	139^th of 210 public elementary schools	33.8%	141	42.4	36.4		$20,462
Meroby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	21 Cross Street	Mexico	04257	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 10	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 364-3714	249	25	9.9	74.7%	228 (91.6%)	3 (1.2%)	11 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	28.1	233^rd of 290 public elementary schools	19.7%					(n/a)	34.5	51.7		$20,285
Crescent Park School	Public	PK, KG-5	19 Crescent Lane	Bethel	04217	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 824-2839	279	25	11.2	38.0%	267 (95.7%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	71.2	87^th of 290 public elementary schools	70.0%		62.5	76^th of 210 public elementary schools	63.8%	11	73.2	55.5	40.4	$17,800
Dirigo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	117 Auburn Road	Peru	04290	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 56	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 562-4207	359	31	11.7	46.0%	334 (93.0%)	5 (1.4%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.8%)	20.9	256^th of 290 public elementary schools	11.7%		12.7	184^th of 210 public elementary schools	12.4%	72	50.6	44.1	9.6	$18,188
Woodstock School	Public	K-5	224 Rumford Avenue	Bryant Pond	04219	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 665-2228	61	4	13.8	42.6%	57 (93.4%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.9%)	84.2	51^st of 290 public elementary schools	82.4%					(n/a)	78.8	60.6		$17,261

Frequently Asked Questions about Andover Elementary School

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Is Andover Elementary School a good school?

Andover Elementary School ranks 124^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Andover Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 30 students attended Andover Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Andover Elementary School?

Students at Andover Elementary School are 100% White.

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