Serving 1,189 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,189 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- 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 1,189 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
1,189 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Andover Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andover Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 1860 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
78%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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 #62 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
1,189 students attend Andover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Andover Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
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 14:1.
What grades does Andover Elementary School offer ?
Andover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Andover Elementary School part of?
Andover Elementary School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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