- Enrollment
- 3,446
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lowell, MA
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
Federal NCES profile for S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250702000088
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Massachusetts schools.
- #15 of 17
- schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 501
- students enrolled
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #15 of 17 schools in Lowell, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 250702000088 · Lowell, MA Other · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell High (3,446 students)
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary held near 482 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary 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
- James Sullivan 625
James Sullivan Middle School
625 students
- This school 501
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
501 students
What this shows S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary compares
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
White 23.0%
African American 10.6%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary 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 S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary 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 |
| James S Daley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr an Wang School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Sullivan Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary'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
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 22:1 students per teacher
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Standard public school
816 students 13:1 students per teacher
Charles W Morey
Standard public school
497 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln
Standard public school
492 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
John J Shaughnessy
Standard public school
485 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Greenhalge
Standard public school
480 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary
How many students attend S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has 501 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lowell, MA. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
The largest demographic group at S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Lowell, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary?
S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary rank among schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary ranks #15 of 17 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 schools in Lowell on the city page.
What other schools are in Lowell?
Besides S Christa Mcauliffe Elementary, 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.