Serving 1,165 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Andover Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Andover Elementary serves the northeast part of Andover, MN, covering an area of approximately 9.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Andover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Andover Elementary School's student population of 1,165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,165 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Andover Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andover Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.1%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andover Elementary School's ranking?
Andover Elementary School is ranked #52 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Andover Elementary School often compared to?
Andover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Elementary School, Rum River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Andover Elementary School?
1,165 students attend Andover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Andover Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Andover Elementary School?
Andover Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Andover Elementary School offer ?
Andover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Andover Elementary School part of?
Andover Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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