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#1183 of 1,793 schools in MA
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center
School · Lowell · Lowell, MA
A Lowell school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
21 Carter Street, Lowell, MA 01852
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 27 schools in Lowell.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,207/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lowell), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,058
Median home value
$397,200
Median rent
$1,567/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
46.2%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01852; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J ShaughnessyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Abraham LincolnEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 489 | Compare → |
| Moody ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Lowell Community Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 817 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Lowell
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #16 of 26
- District spending per student
- $22,440NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center is listed in Lowell; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center is a public school in Lowell, MA, part of Lowell, serving approximately 104 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,183 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center
What grades does Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center serve?
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center?
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center rank in MA?
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center ranks #1,183 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (978) 446-7000
- Area population (ZIP 01852)
- 36,700
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01852; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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