- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lowell, MA
Henry J Robinson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Henry J Robinson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250702001034
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry J Robinson Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.9:1
- students per teacher
- 600
- students enrolled
Henry J Robinson Middle has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry J Robinson Middle ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Lowell, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Henry J Robinson Middle held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 55.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 250702001034 · Lowell, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 10.9:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (3,446 students)
Henry J Robinson Middle held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 55.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Henry J Robinson Middle 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 600
Henry J Robinson Middle
600 students
What this shows Henry J Robinson Middle reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry J Robinson Middle compares
Henry J Robinson Middle 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 20.0%
African American 11.2%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Henry J Robinson Middle 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 Henry J Robinson Middle 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| James S Daley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr an Wang School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Sullivan Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry J Robinson Middle'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 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
Dr an Wang School
Standard public school
663 students 13.8:1 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
B.F. Butler Middle School
Standard public school
516 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henry J Robinson Middle
How many students attend Henry J Robinson Middle?
Henry J Robinson Middle has 600 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lowell, MA. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry J Robinson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry J Robinson Middle is 10.9:1, which is 11% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 31% 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 Henry J Robinson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Henry J Robinson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Lowell, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry J Robinson Middle?
Henry J Robinson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry J Robinson Middle rank among elementary schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry J Robinson Middle ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Lowell?
Besides Henry J Robinson Middle, 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.