John J Shaughnessy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lowell, Massachusetts 01852 · Lowell
#680 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts
#24816 of 50,301 nationally
About John J Shaughnessy
John J Shaughnessy is a public elementary located in Lowell, in the Lowell school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 485 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 680th of 1,009 ranked elementary schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 485.
There are 29 schools in Lowell; John J Shaughnessy ranks 8th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John J Shaughnessy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John J Shaughnessy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
B.F. Butler Middle School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
516 students · 114 m away
Cardinal O'Connell Early Learning Center
Lowell · Public other · Grades PK–PK
121 students · 628 m away
Abraham Lincoln
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
492 students · 1.4 km away
Pyne Arts
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
462 students · 1.4 km away
Laura Lee Therapeutic Day School
Lowell · Public middle · Grades 5–8
15 students · 1.5 km away
Moody Elementary
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
248 students · 1.5 km away
Rogers STEM Academy
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades K–8
892 students · 1.5 km away
The Career Academy
Lowell · Public high · Grades 9–12
83 students · 1.8 km away
Washington
Lowell · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
252 students · 1.9 km away
Leblanc Therapeutic Day School
Lowell · Public high · Grades 9–12
36 students · 2.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
Shay Elementary
Amesbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
485 students
Gerard A. Guilmette
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
485 students
Center School
Stow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
Benjamin Swan Elementary
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Brookside Elementary
Dracut · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
William N. DeBerry
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John J Shaughnessy a good school?
John J Shaughnessy has a Success Index (US) of 50.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #680 of 1,009 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John J Shaughnessy rank in Massachusetts?
John J Shaughnessy ranks #680 of 1,009 elementary schools in Massachusetts and #24816 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John J Shaughnessy?
John J Shaughnessy had 485 students in 2025.
Is John J Shaughnessy a elementary school or a high school?
John J Shaughnessy is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John J Shaughnessy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John J Shaughnessy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.