Enrollment
613
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 250702001955
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School — Lowell, MA
Federal NCES profile for Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 18
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Lowell · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School reports 613 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 52.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 204 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lowell spends $27,720 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 5.6% from local sources (property taxes), 80.4% from the state, and 14.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,720
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 204 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 97 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 613 Top 76% in Massachusetts — larger than 24% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250702001955
Student demographics
Asian 42.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
White 11.9%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 42.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 204:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.6%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 97
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell, which includes Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School.
$27,720
Per student
-3%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School
How many students attend Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School?
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School has 613 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Lowell, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School is Asian at 42.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lowell, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School?
Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.