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Andover

Kansas · Public School District
11
Schools
8,987
Students
$9,365
Per-Pupil Spend
-35% nat'l
12.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-40pp vs nat'l
80.3%
Graduation Rate
-6.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Andover is a public school district in Kansas serving 8,987 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,365 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 59/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cottonwood ElementaryKG–05417
Meadowlark ElementaryKG–05367
Prairie Creek ElementaryPK–05481
Robert M. Martin ElementaryKG–05506
Sunflower Elementary SchoolPK–05363
Wheatland ElementaryKG–05433
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Andover Central Middle School06–08601
Andover Middle School06–08726
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Andover Central High School09–12856
Andover High09–121,014
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Andover eCademyKG–123,223
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,365-35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
65%
30%
State
65.2%
Local (property tax)
30.4%
Federal
4.3%

State funding accounts for 65% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
8,987
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.3%
Opportunity Score59/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.3%, graduation is 6.2 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,365, spending is 35% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Andover?
Andover has 11 public schools, serving a total of 8,987 students.
What is the graduation rate for Andover?
The graduation rate is 80.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Andover spend per student?
Andover spends $9,365 per pupil — 35% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Andover?
13% of students in Andover qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Andover?
No, Andover does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Andover serve?
Andover serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Andover?
The median opportunity score across schools in Andover is 59/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.