Shawsheen School serves 83 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 83 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shawsheen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Shawsheen School's student population of 83 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shawsheen School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
56%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shawsheen School?
83 students attend Shawsheen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Shawsheen School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawsheen School?
Shawsheen School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Shawsheen School offer ?
Shawsheen School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shawsheen School part of?
Shawsheen School is part of Andover School District.
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