JOHN J SHAUGHNESSY
John J Shaughnessy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lowell school district, located in Lowell, MA with about 462 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, John J Shaughnessy has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School, located at 1158 Gorham Street in Lowell, Massachusetts, is a public school serving students within the Lowell Public Schools district. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school strives to provide a rigorous curriculum that meets the diverse needs of its student body, preparing them for success in their future educational endeavors.
Beyond the classroom, Shaughnessy Elementary places a strong value on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Lowell community. By utilizing resources like their official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding policies, upcoming events, and educational initiatives. The school’s mission centers on cultivating a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
For more information, contact John J Shaughnessy at (978) 937-7657 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-7657
JOHN J SHAUGHNESSY is a public Title I school in Lowell, MA with about 462 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lowell
- Total Students:
- 462
- Teachers:
- 33.98
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 462 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.3%
- Asian
- 29.0%
- White
- 28.6%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.