- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Indianapolis, IN
James Russell Lowell School 51
Federal NCES profile for James Russell Lowell School 51, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180477002404
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Russell Lowell School 51 earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #50 of 90
- schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James Russell Lowell School 51 has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Russell Lowell School 51 ranks #50 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Indianapolis Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180477002404 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+234 students YoY
James Russell Lowell School 51 grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (+79.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+234 students YoY 180477002404 · Indianapolis, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 15.8:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students)
James Russell Lowell School 51 grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 528 in 2023-24 (+79.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
James Russell Lowell School 51 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arsenal Techni
Arsenal Technical High School
2,360 students
- Crispus Attuck
Crispus Attucks High School
1,269 students
- Shortridge Hig
Shortridge High School
1,206 students
- George Washing 729
George Washington High School
729 students
- Northwest Comm 623
Northwest Community Middle School
623 students
- This school 363
James Russell Lowell School 51
363 students
What this shows James Russell Lowell School 51 reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Russell Lowell School 51 compares
James Russell Lowell School 51 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 65% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
White 6.9%
Two or More 6.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, James Russell Lowell School 51 is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Indianapolis Public Schools reports $23,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Russell Lowell School 51 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Technical High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crispus Attucks High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shortridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Russell Lowell School 51's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Similar other schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Indiana Connections Academy
Standard public school
5,376 students 36.6:1 students per teacher
Hoosier College and Career Academy
Standard public school
1,484 students 57.1:1 students per teacher
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
1,313 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Victory College Prep Academy
Standard public school
1,058 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Forest Glen Elementary School
Standard public school
971 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Indiana Connections Career Academy
Standard public school
942 students 49.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Russell Lowell School 51
How many students attend James Russell Lowell School 51?
James Russell Lowell School 51 has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 528 (2023-24), up 234.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Russell Lowell School 51?
The student-teacher ratio at James Russell Lowell School 51 is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Russell Lowell School 51?
81.6% of students at James Russell Lowell School 51 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Russell Lowell School 51?
The largest demographic group at James Russell Lowell School 51 is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Russell Lowell School 51?
James Russell Lowell School 51 has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Russell Lowell School 51 rank among schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, James Russell Lowell School 51 ranks #50 of 90 schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianapolis Public Schools?
Besides James Russell Lowell School 51, Indianapolis Public Schools also operates Arsenal Technical High School (2,360 students), Crispus Attucks High School (1,269 students), and Shortridge High School (1,206 students). See the Indianapolis Public Schools district page for the complete list.