Enrollment
663
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lowell, MA
Dr an Wang School
Federal NCES profile for Dr an Wang School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250702000086
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr an Wang School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 663
- students enrolled
Dr an Wang School has class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr an Wang School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Lowell, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr an Wang School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr an Wang School
Dr an Wang School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lowell, Massachusetts, enrolling 663 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 663 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 332 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lowell's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rogers Stem Academy (892 students): Dr an Wang School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.1:1).
Lowell also operates Lowell High (3,446 students) and Rogers Stem Academy (892 students) alongside Dr an Wang School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr an Wang School compares
Dr an Wang School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$19,674
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
White 26.4%
Asian 21.3%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Dr an Wang School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell, which includes Dr an Wang School.
$19,674
Per student
-12%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.6%
State 80.4%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dr an Wang School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rogers Stem Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| James S Daley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Sullivan Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr an Wang School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Lowell
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rogers Stem Academy
Standard public school
892 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
James S Daley Middle School
Standard public school
669 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
James Sullivan Middle School
Standard public school
625 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
Standard public school
613 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Henry J Robinson Middle
Standard public school
600 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
B.F. Butler Middle School
Standard public school
516 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~663 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr an Wang School
How many students attend Dr an Wang School?
Dr an Wang School has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lowell, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr an Wang School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr an Wang School is 13.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr an Wang School?
The largest demographic group at Dr an Wang School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Lowell, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr an Wang School?
Dr an Wang School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr an Wang School rank among elementary schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr an Wang School ranks #3 of 8 elementary 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 elementary schools in Lowell on the city page.
Is Dr an Wang School a good school?
Dr an Wang School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Massachusetts schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lowell?
Besides Dr an Wang School, 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.
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