West Elementary

www.aps1.net

555 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School is a public primary school located at 58 Beacon Street in Andover, Massachusetts. As part of the Andover Public Schools district, it serves a suburban student population and is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that fosters both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The school is known for maintaining the high educational standards associated with the Andover community, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that includes core subjects, the arts, and character development.

The school operates under the mission of the broader Andover Public Schools system, which focuses on cultivating lifelong learners in a supportive and inclusive environment. By leveraging resources from the district and fostering strong partnerships with parents and the local community, West Elementary aims to provide a safe, engaging space where students can develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success. For those interested in current events, specific academic programs, or contact information, the school’s official website at http://www.aps1.net serves as a primary resource for families and faculty.

555

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	361
Hispanic	49
Black	21
Asian	91
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
361 (65.0 %)
Asian
91 (16.4 %)
Hispanic
49 (8.8 %)
Two or More
32 (5.8 %)
Black
21 (3.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)247-5300
Website:	http://www.aps1.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 89

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 84