Andover Elementary School

www.andoverelementaryct.org/

196 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Andover Elementary School, located at 35 School Rd. in Andover, Connecticut, serves as the primary educational institution for the local community, typically catering to students from preschool through sixth grade. As a central hub for the town, the school emphasizes a supportive, student-centered environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional development. The school is committed to fostering a sense of community and partnership with parents, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education within a small-town atmosphere.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing modern instructional strategies to prepare learners for their transition to secondary education. Beyond standard academics, the school provides various enrichment opportunities, special services, and extracurricular activities aimed at nurturing both intellectual curiosity and character growth. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive environment, Andover Elementary strives to empower its students to become responsible, lifelong learners who are well-prepared for future challenges.

196

Total Students

19.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andover Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	25
Black	2
Two or More	5

White
164 (83.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (12.8 %)
Two or More
5 (2.6 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Andover School District
Phone:	(860)742-7339
Website:	http://www.andoverelementaryct.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	55
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 18