Shawsheen School

18 Magnolia Ave
Andover, MA 01810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • 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)
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Campus Size
50 acres

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.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
8%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
2%
10%
White
59%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
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

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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