Where is Shawsheen School located?

Shawsheen School is a urban school in Andover, MA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawsheen School?

The student-teacher ratio at Shawsheen School is 8.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Andover, MA?

Schools in Andover include Shawsheen School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Andover area.

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Shawsheen School — School Calendar 2026-27

Andover, Massachusetts|Andover

Andover, MA 01810

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Wed

Early Release Day half_dayDistrict-wide

Andover High School: 8:15 AM to 11:30 AMAll middle schools: 8:15 AM to 11:30 AMAll elementary schools: 9:00 AM to 12:15 PMShawsheen Preschool: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM 

Oct

Mon

Fall Recess - NO SCHOOLBreakDistrict-wide

Nov

Tue

Teacher Conferences (PK-5) Professional Development (6-12) - NO SCHOOL DISTRICTWIDEStaff DayDistrict-wide

No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.

Nov

Fri

Kindergarten Teacher Conferences - No Kindergarten classesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Wed

Early Release Day Dismissal at 12:15 PMhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving Recess No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

Enrollment

Student:Teacher

8.3:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Andover

Phone

(978)247-8200

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Social Workers

0.1

Nurses

1.1

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,294

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$14,434

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$26,688

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 4%State 25%Local 71%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$713,764

+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr

Boston, MA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

16.1%

Below 150% poverty line

5.4%

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Uninsured residents

10.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,047

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

978

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

232 (24%)

Autism

193 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

171 (17%)

Speech/Language Impairment

137 (14%)

Emotional Disturbance

82 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

29 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

Current enrollment

Stable(+5% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Early Release Day

Andover High School: 8:15 AM to 11:30 AMAll middle schools: 8:15 AM to 11:30 AMAll elementary schools: 9:00 AM to 12:15 PMShawsheen Preschool: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM 

half_day

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Fall Recess - NO SCHOOL

Break

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Teacher Conferences (PK-5) Professional Development (6-12) - NO SCHOOL DISTRICTWIDE

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Andover. Shawsheen School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Labor Day Recess - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day Recess No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Early Release Day District-wide Andover High School: 8:15 AM to 11:30 AMAll middle schools: 8:15 AM to 11:30 AMAll elementary schools: 9:00 AM to 12:15 PMShawsheen Preschool: 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Recess - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher Conferences (PK-5) Professional Development (6-12) - NO SCHOOL DISTRICTWIDEDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Kindergarten Teacher Conferences - No Kindergarten classesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Early Release Day Dismissal at 12:15 PMDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Recess No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Thanksgiving Recess - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Early Release Day Dismissal at 12:15 PMDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Holiday Recess - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Holiday Recess No School December 24 th - January 3rdDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Holiday Recess No School December 24 th - January 3rdDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Holiday Recess No School December 24 th - January 3rdDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Holiday Recess No School December 24 th - January 3rdDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Holiday Recess No School December 24 th - January 3rdDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	Holiday Recess No School December 24 th - January 3rdDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Early Release Day Dismissal at 12:15 PMDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents Day/ Winter Recess - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Early Release Day Dismissal at 12:15 PMDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	Early Release Day Dismissal at 12:15 PMDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Patriots Day/Spring Recess - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	Spring RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	Spring RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Spring RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Apr 23, 2027	Spring RecessDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	Early Release Day Dismissal at 12:15 PMDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—