- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lowell, IN
Lake Prairie Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Prairie Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181146001850
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Prairie Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Prairie Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Prairie Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lowell, IN.
School address
District: Tri-Creek School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181146001850 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Lake Prairie Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 181146001850 · Lowell, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 14.2:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell Senior High School (981 students)
Lake Prairie Elementary School held near 426 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lake Prairie Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowell Senior
Lowell Senior High School
981 students
- Lowell Middle
Lowell Middle School
498 students
- Oak Hill Eleme
Oak Hill Elementary School
487 students
- Three Creeks E
Three Creeks Elem School
472 students
- This school 356
Lake Prairie Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Lake Prairie Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Prairie Elementary School compares
Lake Prairie Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 53% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,406
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Lake Prairie Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tri-Creek School Corporation reports $11,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Prairie Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Creeks Elem School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Prairie Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Lowell
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~356 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Prairie Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Prairie Elementary School?
Lake Prairie Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lowell, IN. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 426 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Prairie Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Prairie Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% lower 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 Lake Prairie Elementary School?
23.1% of students at Lake Prairie Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Prairie Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Prairie Elementary School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Lowell, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Prairie Elementary School?
Lake Prairie Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Prairie Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Prairie Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lowell, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lowell on the city page.
What other schools are in Tri-Creek School Corporation?
Besides Lake Prairie Elementary School, Tri-Creek School Corporation also operates Lowell Senior High School (981 students), Lowell Middle School (498 students), and Oak Hill Elementary School (487 students). See the Tri-Creek School Corporation district page for the complete list.