Shawsheen School serves 85 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Attendance Zone: Shawsheen School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Andover, MA, encompassing approximately 32.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.1 miles to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 6.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shawsheen School's student population of 85 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shawsheen School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Asian
21%
8%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
59%
51%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shawsheen School?
85 students attend Shawsheen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Shawsheen School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shawsheen School?
Shawsheen School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shawsheen School offer ?
Shawsheen School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shawsheen School part of?
Shawsheen School is part of Andover School District.
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