Enrollment
816
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 250006501585 Charter school
Lowell Community Charter Public School — Lowell, MA
Federal NCES profile for Lowell Community Charter Public School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 63
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
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)
63.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowell Community Charter Public School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lowell Community Charter Public School reports 816 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 63.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% 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 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 272 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 14.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Lowell Community Charter Public (District) spends $19,987 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 78.5% from local sources (property taxes), 7.6% 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 57/100 (C), 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 Lowell Community Charter Public 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 | 12.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 816 | top 88% | — | — |
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$19,987
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 272 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 816 Top 88% in Massachusetts — larger than 12% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 63.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250006501585
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
African American 24.3%
Asian 16.8%
White 7.2%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 272:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.8%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell Community Charter Public (District), which includes Lowell Community Charter Public School.
$19,987
Per student
-30%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 78.5%
State 7.6%
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.
Similar other schools in Lowell
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Collegiate Charter School of Lowell
Standard public school
1,212 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 13:1 students per teacher
Charles W Morey
Standard public school
497 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln
Standard public school
492 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
John J Shaughnessy
Standard public school
485 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Greenhalge
Standard public school
480 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lowell Community Charter Public School
How many students attend Lowell Community Charter Public School?
Lowell Community Charter Public School has 816 students enrolled. It is a other school in Lowell, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Community Charter Public School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Community Charter Public School is 12.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell Community Charter Public School?
The largest demographic group at Lowell Community Charter Public School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Lowell, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell Community Charter Public School?
Lowell Community Charter Public School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) 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.