Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center

Prekindergarten No virtual instruction Lowell, MA Grades PK–PK Suburb: Large Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH SchoolScore™ A (88)
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Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center
Lowell, MA 01852
Prekindergarten No virtual instruction Grades PK–PK SchoolScore™ A (88)
121
Students
11.9
Teachers
10.2:1
Student:Teacher
(978)446-7000
Phone
http://cardinal.lowell.k12.ma.us
Website

Located in Lowell, MASSACHUSETTS (ZIP 01852), Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center is a Prekindergarten school serving grades PK–PK in the Lowell district.

Key statistics: 121 students enrolled; a 10.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Massachusetts Prekindergarten School Average
Enrollment
121.0
State avg: 121.0
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.18:1
State avg: 14.2:1
▼ 28% better
School Details
School Name
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center
NCESSCH ID
250702002891
State School ID
MA-0160-01600001
School Type
Regular School
Level
Prekindergarten
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
21 Carter Street
City
Lowell
State
Massachusetts
ZIP Code
01852
County
Middlesex County
Metro Area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
2503
State Leg. Upper
25D11
State Leg. Lower
25075
Latitude
42.62984
Longitude
-71.30724
Grades Offered
Pre-K
👥
121
Total Students
👩‍🏫
11.9
Teachers FTE
📐
10.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
11.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)11.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 85 70.2%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Lowell
LEAID
2507020
State LEA ID
MA-0160
Phone
(978)674-4320
Website
http://www.lowell.k12.ma.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Lowell
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$346,075K
Federal Revenue
$46,116K
State Revenue
$289,439K
Local Revenue
$10,520K
Total Expenditure
$430,773K
Instruction Exp.
$216,935K
Support Services
$99,882K
Other Current Exp.
$266K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center

1
B.F. Butler Middle School
Lowell · Middle
0.3 mi
2
John J Shaughnessy
Lowell · Elementary
0.4 mi
3
Rogers STEM Academy
Lowell · Elementary
0.6 mi
4
Abraham Lincoln
Lowell · Elementary
0.7 mi
5
Moody Elementary
Lowell · Elementary
0.7 mi
6
Lowell Community Charter Public School
Lowell · Elementary
0.8 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center?
121 students are enrolled at Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center have?
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center has 11.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1.
What grades does Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center serve?
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center serves grades PK through PK.
Is Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center a charter school?
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center is not a charter school.
What metro area is Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center located in?
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center is located in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area.
What school district does Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center belong to?
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center is part of the Lowell school district.
How much does Lowell spend per student?
The Lowell district spends approximately $3,560,107,438 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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