At a glance
Reported students
1,200
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
135.66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
1,200
Community Day Charter Public School: 1,200 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
8.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 360
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.1:1
What the reported data says about Community Day Charter Public School
Community Day Charter Public School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Lawrence. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Community Day Charter Public School (District). NCES reports 1,200 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (95.7%) and Black (1.4%). English learners represent 24.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Community Day Charter Public School
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 135.66 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 24.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.3%
- Hispanic95.7%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Community Day Charter Public School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollins Early Childhood Center Elementary · Lawrence | PK–KG | 157 | 0.2 mi |
| Edward F. Parthum Elementary · Lawrence | KG–04 | 656 | 0.6 mi |
| Francis M Leahy Elementary Elementary · Lawrence | KG–04 | 525 | 0.7 mi |
| Lawrence Early Childhood Center Elementary · Lawrence | PK–KG | 205 | 0.9 mi |
| Henry K. Oliver Elementary Elementary · Lawrence | KG–04 | 469 | 0.9 mi |
| John Breen School Elementary · Lawrence | PK–KG | 262 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Community Day Charter Public School
What grades does Community Day Charter Public School serve?
Community Day Charter Public School reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Community Day Charter Public School (District).
How many students attend Community Day Charter Public School?
Community Day Charter Public School reported 1,200 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 360 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Community Day Charter Public School?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 1,200 students and 135.66 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Community Day Charter Public School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Community Day Charter Public School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Community Day Charter Public School in?
Community Day Charter Public School is part of Community Day Charter Public School (District), based in Lawrence, MA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Community Day Charter Public School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rollins Early Childhood Center (0.2 mi), Edward F. Parthum (0.6 mi), Francis M Leahy Elementary (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.