Enrollment
892
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lowell, MA
Rogers Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rogers Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250702002761
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rogers Stem Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 892
- students enrolled
Rogers Stem Academy has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Stem Academy ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Lowell, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rogers Stem Academy compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rogers Stem Academy
Rogers Stem Academy is a large elementary school in Lowell, Massachusetts, enrolling 892 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Massachusetts, bigger than 90% of state schools at 892 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% 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 Hispanic or Latino (52%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 892 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lowell's elementary schools, it stands alongside James S Daley Middle School (669 students): Rogers Stem Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 13.9:1).
Lowell also operates Lowell High (3,446 students) and James S Daley Middle School (669 students) alongside Rogers Stem Academy.
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 Rogers Stem Academy compares
Rogers Stem Academy on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 892 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
892
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
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 892 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 52.0%
Asian 18.7%
White 16.5%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Rogers Stem Academy is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell, which includes Rogers Stem Academy.
$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 Rogers Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| James S Daley Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr an Wang School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Sullivan Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rogers Stem Academy'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
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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
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 (~892 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rogers Stem Academy
How many students attend Rogers Stem Academy?
Rogers Stem Academy has 892 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lowell, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rogers Stem Academy is 13.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rogers Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rogers Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 52.0% of enrollment, in Lowell, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rogers Stem Academy?
Rogers Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Rogers Stem Academy rank among elementary schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Stem Academy ranks #8 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 Rogers Stem Academy a good school?
Rogers Stem Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. 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 Rogers Stem Academy, Lowell also operates Lowell High (3,446 students), James S Daley Middle School (669 students), and Dr an Wang School (663 students). See the Lowell district page for the complete list.
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