- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winfield, KS
Lowell Elem
Federal NCES profile for Lowell Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201305001211
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell Elem earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Winfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowell Elem has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Elem ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Winfield, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Lowell Elem shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (-15.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 201305001211 · Winfield, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 11.9:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Winfield High (638 students)
Lowell Elem shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 210 in 2023-24 (-15.3%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Lowell Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winfield High
Winfield High
638 students
- Winfield Middl
Winfield Middle School
456 students
- Whittier Elem
Whittier Elem
259 students
- Irving Elem 234
Irving Elem
234 students
- This school 214
Lowell Elem
214 students
- Country View E 114
Country View Elem
114 students
What this shows Lowell Elem reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell Elem compares
Lowell Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▲ 27% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Kansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$21,663
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Lowell Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winfield reports $21,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowell Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Country View Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Winfield
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell Elem
How many students attend Lowell Elem?
Lowell Elem has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winfield, KS. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elem is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Lowell Elem?
54.4% of students at Lowell Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell Elem?
The largest demographic group at Lowell Elem is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Winfield, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell Elem?
Lowell Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lowell Elem rank among elementary schools in Winfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Elem ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Winfield, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Winfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Winfield?
Besides Lowell Elem, Winfield also operates Winfield High (638 students), Winfield Middle School (456 students), and Whittier Elem (259 students). See the Winfield district page for the complete list.