How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Lawrence | Lowell |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lawrence, Massachusetts | Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Total Enrollment | 12,885 | 14,228 |
| Number of Schools | 26 | 27 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Lawrence | Lowell |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,176 | $22,286 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.3% | 14.0% |
| State Revenue | 86.0% | 80.4% |
| Local Revenue | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Lawrence
Federal State Local
Lowell
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Lawrence | Lowell |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.6% | 21.7% |
| African American | 1.7% | 8.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94.4% | 42.2% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 22.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Lawrence | Lowell |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 26 | 37 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 251:1 | 427.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.2% | 30.0% |
School Types
Lawrence
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 26
Lowell
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 26
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.