- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lowell, MA
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Charlotte M Murkland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250702000092
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #5 of 17
- schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 448
- students enrolled
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte M Murkland Elementary ranks #5 of 17 schools in Lowell, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 250702000092 · Lowell, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (3,446 students)
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowell High
Lowell High
3,446 students
- Rogers Stem Ac 892
Rogers Stem Academy
892 students
- James S Daley 669
James S Daley Middle School
669 students
- Dr an Wang Sch 663
Dr an Wang School
663 students
- James Sullivan 625
James Sullivan Middle School
625 students
- This school 448
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary
448 students
What this shows Charlotte M Murkland Elementary reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charlotte M Murkland Elementary compares
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 4% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,286
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
Asian 23.7%
White 10.3%
African American 8.7%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Charlotte M Murkland Elementary is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Lowell reports $22,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charlotte M Murkland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers Stem Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| James S Daley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr an Wang School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Sullivan Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charlotte M Murkland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Lowell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell
Standard public school
1,212 students 22:1 students per teacher
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Standard public school
816 students 13:1 students per teacher
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Charles W Morey
Standard public school
497 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln
Standard public school
492 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
John J Shaughnessy
Standard public school
485 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charlotte M Murkland Elementary
How many students attend Charlotte M Murkland Elementary?
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lowell, MA. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte M Murkland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte M Murkland Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 4% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charlotte M Murkland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Charlotte M Murkland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Lowell, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charlotte M Murkland Elementary?
Charlotte M Murkland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charlotte M Murkland Elementary rank among schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Charlotte M Murkland Elementary ranks #5 of 17 schools in Lowell, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lowell on the city page.
What other schools are in Lowell?
Besides Charlotte M Murkland Elementary, Lowell also operates Lowell High (3,446 students), Rogers Stem Academy (892 students), and James S Daley Middle School (669 students). See the Lowell district page for the complete list.