Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District)

Lowell, Massachusetts — 1 schools

1,203
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,515
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District) operates 1 public schools serving 1,203 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,212 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Middlesex County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,515 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 81.3% local, 4.6% state, and 14.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 2/100, ranked #361 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 1212:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 21.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 27.7% Hispanic or Latino, 24.1% Asian, 23.0% White across the district's schools.

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell accounts for 100.0% of all Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District) student-counselor ratio is 1212:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 21.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District) is typically wider than the Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District)-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.1%
Federal
4.6%
State
81.3%
Local

Funding Equity

2
Equity Score
361 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Middlesex County county, where this district is located.

$2,359
Studio/mo
$2,476
1 BR/mo
$2,941
2 BR/mo
$3,526
3 BR/mo
$3,894
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District).

White 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
African American 19.3%
Asian 24.1%
Multiracial 3.5%
Other 2.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
1212:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
21.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District)

School Enrollment
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell
Charter
1,212

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District)?

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District) has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,203 students.

How much does Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District) spend per student?

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District) spends $14,515 per student. The district has an equity score of 2/100, ranking #361 in Massachusetts.

What is the average rent near Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District)?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Middlesex County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District)?

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District) students are 27.7% Hispanic or Latino, 24.1% Asian, 23.0% White, 19.3% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District)?

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell (District) has an equity score of 2/100, ranking #361 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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