Enrollment
356
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Prairie Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Prairie Elementary School
Lake Prairie Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lowell, Indiana, enrolling 356 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.1% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Indiana average.
Enrollment of 356 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 210 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lowell's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oak Hill Elementary School (487 students): Lake Prairie Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.2:1 vs 17.4:1).
Tri-Creek School Corporation also operates Lowell Senior High School (981 students) and Lowell Middle School (498 students) alongside Lake Prairie Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lake Prairie Elementary School compares
Lake Prairie Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tri-Creek School Corporation, which includes Lake Prairie Elementary School.
$10,847
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 60.2%
Federal 4.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Prairie Elementary School a good school?
Lake Prairie Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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