Cunniff
Watertown, MA
Grades PreK to 5 · 320 students
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James Russell Lowell
Watertown, Massachusetts · Grades PreK to 5 · Watertown
Public school
About James Russell Lowell
Located in Watertown, Massachusetts, James Russell Lowell is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 422 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 43.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 9.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Middlesex County. Watertown School District runs 5 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Within 5 miles there are 180 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.
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School facts
| Address | 123 Lowell Ave., Watertown, MA 02472 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (617) 926-7770 |
| School district | Watertown |
| Grades | PreK to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 422 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 43.1 |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Middlesex County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 251218002002). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Watertown MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Watertown · 0.5 miWatertown HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Watertown · 0.6 miDaniel ButlerPublic · Grades K to 3Belmont, MA · 0.7 miCunniffPublic · Grades PreK to 5Watertown · 0.8 miWinthrop L Chenery Upper ElementaryPublic · Grades 4 to 6Belmont, MA · 0.9 miHosmerPublic · Grades PreK to 5Watertown · 1 miPerkins School for the BlindPrivate · Grades K to 12Watertown · 1.1 miThe Global Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to KBelmont, MA · 1.2 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does James Russell Lowell serve?
James Russell Lowell serves pre-K through grade 5.
How many students attend James Russell Lowell?
James Russell Lowell reported 422 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Russell Lowell?
About 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 422 students and 43.1 teachers in federal data.
Is James Russell Lowell a public or charter school?
James Russell Lowell is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is James Russell Lowell in?
James Russell Lowell is part of Watertown School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ma/watertown-school-district/
Where is James Russell Lowell located?
James Russell Lowell is at 123 Lowell Ave., Watertown, MA 02472. The phone number is (617) 926-7770.
How many other schools are near James Russell Lowell?
There are 180 other schools within 5 miles of James Russell Lowell in our directory.
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