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Elementary· 10 schools in district

High Plain Elementary

333 High Plain Road, Andover, MA 01810Andover →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
527
Students
Total enrolled
$28,787
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 101% vs nat'l
11.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 25% vs nat'l
58/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 17% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 527 students in grades KG–05 in Andover, Massachusetts.
101% above average funding
District spends $28,787 per pupil, 101% more than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 58th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

High Plain Elementary is a large elementary in Andover, Massachusetts, serving grades KG–05 with 527 students. The district invests $28,787 per student — 101% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at High Plain Elementary

527
Total Students
11.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
46
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution264 male · 263 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
26%
50%
14%
Asian26%
White50%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black3%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 250195001676

Academic Outcomes at High Plain Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 01810

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,787Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$28,787
State avg
$28,509
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$12,666
Student Support$5,470
Administration$3,454
Operations$4,318
Other$2,879
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $28,787 spent per student, an estimated $12,753 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
23%
73%
State government
22.8%
Local (property tax)
72.7%
Federal programs
4.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $28,787/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
West ElementaryBancroft ElementarySouth ElementaryHenry C Sanborn Elementary
↓
Middle
Andover West MiddleDoherty MiddleWood Hill Middle School
↓
High School
Andover High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyEssex County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAndover →
Phone: (978)247-8600
NCES ID: 250195001676
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Andover seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Andover
High
Andover High
1,702 students · 09–12
● 58 opp
Elem
West Elementary
555 students · KG–05
● 58 opp
Elem
Bancroft Elementary
543 students · KG–05
● 58 opp
Mid
Andover West Middle
518 students · 06–08
● 58 opp
Mid
Doherty Middle
461 students · 06–08
● 58 opp
Elem
South Elementary
453 students · KG–05
● 58 opp
Mid
Wood Hill Middle School
338 students · 06–08
● 58 opp
Elem
Henry C Sanborn Elementary
331 students · KG–05
● 58 opp
District School Rankings
Location
333 High Plain Road, Andover, MA 01810
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.