Thomson

thomson.northandoverpublicschools.com

301 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

The Thomson Elementary School, located at 266 Waverly Road in North Andover, Massachusetts, is part of the North Andover Public Schools district. It serves as a foundational educational environment for young learners in the community, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. Like other schools within the district, Thomson is dedicated to fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child is prepared for future academic success.

The school benefits from being part of a well-regarded public school system known for its commitment to high standards and inclusive programming. By utilizing the resources and curriculum frameworks provided by the North Andover school district, Thomson strives to create an engaging learning atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its student body. Families interested in specific school policies, staff contact information, or academic calendars can find detailed updates through the district’s official website at http://northandoverpublicschools.com.

301

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomson
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	60
Black	6
Asian	16
Two or More	8

White
211 (70.1 %)
Hispanic
60 (19.9 %)
Asian
16 (5.3 %)
Two or More
8 (2.7 %)
Black
6 (2.0 %)

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:	North Andover
Phone:	(978)794-1545
Website:	http://thomson.northandoverpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 48