Shawsheen School serves 98 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- 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 98 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
98 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shawsheen School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
7%
Hispanic
16%
24%
Black
7%
10%
White
45%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shawsheen School?
98 students attend Shawsheen School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Shawsheen School students are White, 28% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shawsheen School?
Shawsheen School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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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