Enrollment
214
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowell Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lowell Elem
Lowell Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Winfield, Kansas, enrolling 214 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 54.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 214 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 194 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #160, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Winfield spends $20,088 per pupil, 30% above the Kansas average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Winfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Whittier Elem (259 students): Lowell Elem is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 13.6:1).
Winfield also operates Winfield High (638 students) and Winfield Middle School (456 students) alongside Lowell Elem.
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 Lowell Elem compares
Lowell Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,088
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winfield, which includes Lowell Elem.
$20,088
Per student
+30%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 54.7%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lowell Elem a good school?
Lowell Elem earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. 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 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.
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