Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center serves 104 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center's student population of 104 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
40%
25%
Black
18%
10%
White
13%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center?
104 students attend Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center?
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center offer ?
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center part of?
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center is part of Lowell School District.
In what neighborhood is Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center located?
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center is located in the South Lowell neighborhood of Lowell, MA. There are 4 other public schools located in South Lowell.
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