Andover Elementary School, Andover NY

Original Research by School Decision on Andover Elementary School

Andover Elementary School serves all grades from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade as a single building in the village center, making it the sole school in the Andover Central School District. The enrollment is small, distributed across grades, with roughly a third of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly white, with representation of other backgrounds present but limited in count.

State testing data from the most recent year shows academic performance that is mixed and warrants attention. In English language arts, results range from zero proficiency in third grade through stronger performance in eighth grade, where a majority of students tested at proficient levels. Math proficiency spans a wide range across grades, with some grades showing very low proficiency rates in the low twenties, while fifth and eighth grades perform relatively better. Science proficiency in fifth grade is modest, but eighth-grade science shows strength. When these proficiency rates are averaged across all tested subjects and grades, the school's overall performance sits in the bottom quartile compared to other districts in Allegany County, suggesting this is an area where families may want to look further into what instructional approaches or supports the school is considering.

The building itself sits on Elm Street one block off Main Street, placing it within the walkable village core rather than isolated from community life. This arrangement means families and community members can access the school as part of daily downtown activity, and school events may draw foot traffic to the small commercial district.

The district has recently launched two substantial additions that alter what families experience. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, the district added a full-day universal pre-kindergarten program for four-year-olds at no cost to families, removing a barrier for families seeking early childhood programming. Also beginning that same year, New York's statewide universal school meals law went into effect, providing every student free breakfast and lunch with no application or income verification, a meaningful recurring cost reduction for households.

The housing market in the Andover postal area is relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks, with median home values well below the state average. Rental costs have risen moderately in recent years but remain modest. This affordability may appeal to families seeking lower housing costs, though the school's academic performance should factor into the total decision about whether the location and cost offset other factors a family prioritizes. No significant new housing development or population growth was identified for the village itself. Parents considering this school may want to inquire directly with the district about recent academic initiatives, staffing changes, or curriculum work intended to strengthen performance, particularly in elementary English language arts and mathematics.

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Academic performance

State test results and graduation outcomes.

Graduation rate (ACGR)

>=80%Cohort of 27 students · Class of 2021

The federal source publishes a banded range instead of an exact rate when the graduating cohort is small enough that an exact number could risk identifying individual students.

How this school compares to all schools in this state

Each dot is one school’s SY 2020-21 graduation rate, binned by integer rate. Taller columns mean more schools at that rate. This school is highlighted.

1,253 schools plotted. 14 additional schools' rates are federally suppressed and not shown. Data: EDFacts SY 2020-21.

New York Regents Exams

4 courses reported · 2024-25

End-of-course exams required for a New York Regents diploma. Each row shows the cohort size and the share of students scoring at the proficient level or higher.

Course	Students tested	% proficient
Math	33	58.0%
Science	33	58.0%
Social Studies	22	59.0%
Ela	21	76.0%

Math

Grade 323%

School 23% · District 20% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▼ 36 pts below state median · ▼ 28 pts below county median

Grade 422%

School 22% · District 22%

▼ 36 pts below state median · ▼ 33 pts below county median

Grade 554%

School 54% · District 54%

▲ 3 pts above state median · ▼ 8 pts below county median

Grade 639%

School 39% · District 37% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▼ 6 pts below state median · ▼ 13 pts below county median

Grade 720%

School 20% · District 20%

▼ 33 pts below state median · ▼ 36 pts below county median

Grade 842%

School 42% · District 39% · ▲ 3 pts above district

▲ 5 pts above state median · ▼ 4 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 30%

School 0% · District 0%

▼ 52 pts below state median · ▼ 49 pts below county median

Grade 417%

School 17% · District 17%

▼ 36 pts below state median · ▼ 33 pts below county median

Grade 546%

School 46% · District 46%

▼ 8 pts below state median · ▼ 4 pts below county median

Grade 639%

School 39% · District 37% · ▲ 2 pts above district

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 735%

School 35% · District 35%

▼ 12 pts below state median · ▼ 8 pts below county median

Grade 863%

School 63% · District 59% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 20 pts above county median

Science

Grade 543%

School 43% · District 43%

▲ 1 pts above state median · ▼ 3 pts below county median

Grade 888%

School 88% · District 83% · ▲ 5 pts above district

▲ 55 pts above state median · ▲ 45 pts above county median

This schoolANDOVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income0%Higher-income0%0 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income0%Higher-income43%43 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income33%Higher-income57%24 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income42%Higher-income33%8 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income30%Higher-income40%10 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income20%Higher-income25%5 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income18%Higher-income29%10 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income67%Higher-income43%24 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income50%Higher-income17%33 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income10%Higher-income30%20 pp gap