South Elementary

www.aps1.net

453 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

South Elementary School, located at 55 Woburn Street in Andover, Massachusetts, is a prominent member of the Andover Public Schools district. Serving as a foundational institution within the community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As part of the wider Andover school system, it benefits from the district’s strong commitment to high educational standards, comprehensive curriculum development, and a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Andover community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, http://www.aps1.net, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, district updates, and information regarding school culture and policies. By prioritizing inclusivity and a supportive learning environment, South Elementary strives to cultivate a community of lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their future academic and personal endeavors.

453

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	28
Black	5
Asian	83
Two or More	23

White
314 (69.3 %)
Asian
83 (18.3 %)
Hispanic
28 (6.2 %)
Two or More
23 (5.1 %)
Black
5 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Andover
Phone:	(978)247-9800
Website:	http://www.aps1.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 78