Lowell Community Charter Public (District)

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Lowell, Massachusetts - 1 schools

An equity score of 18/100 ranks Lowell Community Charter Public (District) #345 of 362 districts in Massachusetts (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $19,585 per pupil, Lowell Community Charter Public (District) ranks #274 of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending (Massachusetts districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

813
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$19,585
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lowell Community Charter Public (District) operates 1 public schools serving 813 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Massachusetts. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Middlesex County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,585 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 396 Massachusetts districts by per-pupil spending. See how Massachusetts compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 78.5% local, 7.6% state, and 14.0% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 18/100, ranked #345 of 362 in Massachusetts against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 272:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.2% Hispanic or Latino, 24.3% African American, 16.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Lowell Community Charter Public School, enrolling 816 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

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

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Lowell Community Charter Public (District) a distant remainder — means Lowell Community Charter Public (District)-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Lowell Community Charter Public (District) student-counselor ratio is 272:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Lowell Community Charter Public (District) is typically wider than the Lowell Community Charter Public (District)-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Lowell Community Charter Public (District) chronic absenteeism rate is 14.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Where does the funding come from?

14.0%
Federal
7.6%
State
78.5%
Local

Funding Equity

18
Equity Score
345 / 362
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Lowell Community Charter Public (District).

White 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
African American 24.3%
Asian 16.8%
Multiracial 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

272:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lowell Community Charter Public (District)

School Enrollment
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Charter
816

How Lowell Community Charter Public (District) Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Massachusetts districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Mohawk Trail Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Sturgis Charter Public (District) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Innovation Academy Charter (District) Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Monson Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Hull Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Lowell Community Charter Public (District)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lowell Community Charter Public (District)?

Lowell Community Charter Public (District) has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 813 students.

How much does Lowell Community Charter Public (District) spend per student?

Lowell Community Charter Public (District) spends $19,585 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #345 in Massachusetts.

What is the demographic composition of Lowell Community Charter Public (District)?

Lowell Community Charter Public (District) students are 47.2% Hispanic or Latino, 24.3% African American, 16.8% Asian, 7.2% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lowell Community Charter Public (District)?

Lowell Community Charter Public (District) has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #345 out of 362 districts in Massachusetts.