Andover Elementary School

Andover Public Schools
85 Pine St.
Andover, ME 04216
30 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Andover Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the town of Andover, Maine. Serving students in the local community, the school is part of the Regional School Unit (RSU) 44, which focuses on providing a supportive and personalized learning environment typical of Maine’s smaller town districts. Because of its size, the school is able to foster a close-knit atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively to encourage academic and social development in the early grades.

The school places a strong emphasis on community connection, utilizing its location in the western mountains of Maine to integrate local culture and values into its educational approach. While it operates as a small-scale facility, Andover Elementary remains committed to meeting state educational standards and preparing its students for their subsequent transition to middle school. It serves as a central hub for the town, reflecting the values of a rural educational system that prioritizes individual student growth and local engagement.
30
Total Students
4.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    30 (100.0 %)
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: Andover Public Schools
Phone: (207)392-4381
Website: http://andoverschooldepartment.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 30
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 12
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 5
Kindergarten 1
Grade 1 3
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 8
Grade 5 3
Gender Ratio