- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lowell, MA
James Sullivan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for James Sullivan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250702000073
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Sullivan Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 625
- students enrolled
James Sullivan Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Sullivan Middle School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Lowell, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
James Sullivan Middle School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 250702000073 · Lowell, MA Elementary · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (3,446 students)
James Sullivan Middle School held near 617 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.3 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
James Sullivan 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
- James S Daley 669
James S Daley Middle School
669 students
- Dr an Wang Sch 663
Dr an Wang School
663 students
- This school 625
James Sullivan Middle School
625 students
- Kathryn P. Sto 613
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
613 students
What this shows James Sullivan Middle School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Sullivan Middle School compares
James Sullivan 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
White 30.2%
Asian 11.5%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, James Sullivan 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 Sullivan Middle School 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 |
| Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Sullivan 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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Dr an Wang School
Standard public school
663 students 13.8:1 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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Sullivan Middle School
How many students attend James Sullivan Middle School?
James Sullivan Middle School has 625 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lowell, MA. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Sullivan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Sullivan Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 26% 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 James Sullivan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at James Sullivan Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% 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 James Sullivan Middle School?
James Sullivan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Sullivan Middle School rank among elementary schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, James Sullivan Middle School ranks #4 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 Sullivan Middle 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.