Community Day Charter Public School

www.cdcps.org

Charter School 1,200 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) - Prospect is a tuition-free, K-8 public charter school located in Lawrence, Massachusetts. It operates as part of the broader Community Day Charter network, which is managed by The Community Group. The school is deeply committed to serving the diverse population of Lawrence, focusing on academic excellence, bilingualism, and the development of the "whole child." Its curriculum is designed to be rigorous while maintaining a supportive environment that emphasizes both high standards and social-emotional growth.

The school is notable for its commitment to English Language Learners (ELL) and its dedication to fostering a strong sense of community and family engagement. By integrating traditional academic instruction with specialized support services, CDCPS-Prospect aims to close the achievement gap for students in the Lawrence area. The school prides itself on a culture of inclusivity and data-driven instruction, ensuring that every student receives the individualized attention necessary to prepare them for success in high school and beyond.

1,200

Total Students

135.7

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Community Day Charter Public School
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	1,148
Black	17
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	3

Hispanic
1,148 (95.7%)
Black
17 (1.4%)
White
16 (1.3%)
Two or More
12 (1.0%)
Asian
4 (0.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Community Day Charter Public School
Phone:	(978)681-9910
Website:	http://www.cdcps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 124

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 130

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 120

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 114