Lowell School District

The Lowell School District is located in Lowell, MA and includes 23 schools that serve 13,902 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Lowell School District spends $13,487 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 67% on instruction, and 33% on support services.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Lowell School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Lowell School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 7% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Lowell School District, 15% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Lowell School District serves 30% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.