At a glance
Reported students
1,165
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
553
Andover Elementary: 1,165 reported students.
State peer staffing position
88th percentile
16.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,160
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75.62
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Andover Elementary
Andover Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Andover. It is one of 55 current school records connected to Anoka-Hennepin School District. NCES reports 1,165 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, above the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.9%) and Asian (6.6%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Andover Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 70.56 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.9%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black5%
- Asian6.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Anoka-Hennepin School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oxbow Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
1,114 reported students
Sunrise Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
1,015 reported students
Ramsey Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
910 reported students
Rum River Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
850 reported students
Brookside Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
779 reported students
Champlin/Brooklyn Pk Acd MathEnvSci
Elementary · Grades PK–05
727 reported students
Public schools near Andover Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked Lake Elementary Elementary · Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 438 | 2.2 mi |
| Rum River Elementary Elementary · Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 850 | 2.6 mi |
| Davinci Academy Elementary · Charter · Davinci Academy | KG–08 | 952 | 3 mi |
| Wilson Elementary Elementary · Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 576 | 3.4 mi |
| Sand Creek Elementary Elementary · Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 557 | 3.7 mi |
| Morris Bye Elementary Elementary · Anoka-Hennepin School District | KG–05 | 472 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Andover Elementary
What grades does Andover Elementary serve?
Andover Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Anoka-Hennepin School District.
How many students attend Andover Elementary?
Andover Elementary reported 1,165 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,160 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Andover Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16.5:1, based on 1,165 students and 70.56 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Andover Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Andover Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Anoka-Hennepin School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Andover Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Andover Elementary in?
Andover Elementary is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District, based in Anoka, MN, which operates 55 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Andover Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Crooked Lake Elementary (2.2 mi), Rum River Elementary (2.6 mi), Davinci Academy (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.