Summary:
Andover, Connecticut, is served by a single school, Andover Elementary School, which educates students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 6 and is the only school in the Andover School District. With no middle or high school in town, the entire educational foundation for the community rests on this one small elementary school of 239 students.
Andover Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently exceeding Connecticut state averages in both English Language Arts and mathematics by 15 to 27 percentage points. In the most recent school year, 4th grade mathematics proficiency reached 79.4% and 4th grade ELA reached 76.5%, compared to state averages of about 51-52%. The school also boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.7 students per teacher, allowing for individualized attention. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 4.3%, far below the state average of 16.4%, suggesting strong student engagement and family involvement. About 28% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating moderate economic need in the community.
The school's overall ranking improved dramatically in one year, jumping from 151st out of 493 schools (3 stars) to 82nd out of 491 schools (4 stars), placing it in the 83rd percentile statewide. The district itself ranks 26th out of 153 Connecticut districts. Per-student spending is notably high at $23,416, reflecting the costs of maintaining a small independent district. Because Andover has only this one elementary school, students transition to nearby districts for middle and high school, making the strong foundation provided here especially important for their long-term academic success.
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