Enrollment
669
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lowell, MA
James S Daley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for James S Daley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250702001036
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James S Daley Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 669
- students enrolled
James S Daley Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James S Daley Middle School ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Lowell, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James S Daley Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at James S Daley Middle School
James S Daley Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lowell, Massachusetts, enrolling 669 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 669 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,831 Massachusetts schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Asian (50%) and White (21%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 669 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lowell's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rogers Stem Academy (892 students): James S Daley Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 13.1:1).
Lowell also operates Lowell High (3,446 students) and Rogers Stem Academy (892 students) alongside James S Daley Middle 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 James S Daley Middle School compares
James S Daley Middle 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 13% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 669 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
Asian 50.4%
White 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: Asian at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, James S Daley Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell, which includes James S Daley Middle 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 James S Daley Middle 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 |
| Dr an Wang 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 James S Daley Middle 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
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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
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 (~669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James S Daley Middle School
How many students attend James S Daley Middle School?
James S Daley Middle School has 669 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lowell, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James S Daley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James S Daley Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 13% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James S Daley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at James S Daley Middle School is Asian at 50.4% of enrollment, in Lowell, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James S Daley Middle School?
James S Daley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 James S Daley Middle School rank among elementary schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, James S Daley Middle School ranks #5 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 James S Daley Middle School a good school?
James S Daley Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of 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 James S Daley Middle School, Lowell also operates Lowell High (3,446 students), Rogers Stem Academy (892 students), and Dr an Wang School (663 students). See the Lowell district page for the complete list.
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