John J Shaughnessy

shaughnessy.lowell.k12.ma.us

485 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

485

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John J Shaughnessy
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	229
Black	26
Asian	108
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
229 (47.2%)
Asian
108 (22.3%)
White
95 (19.6%)
Black
26 (5.4%)
Two or More
25 (5.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lowell
Phone:	(978)937-7657
Website:	http://shaughnessy.lowell.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
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 25

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 97