- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
James S Daley Middle School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 250702001036 · Lowell, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (3,446 students)
James S Daley Middle School held near 680 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
James S Daley Middle School 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
- This school 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
- Kathryn P. Sto 613
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
613 students
What this shows James S Daley Middle School reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How James S Daley Middle School compares
James S Daley Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Lowell reports $22,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~669 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 680 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.