- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wheaton, IL
Lowell Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lowell Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174218004216
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell Elem School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Wheaton · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 283
- students enrolled
Lowell Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Elem School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Wheaton, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lowell Elem School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 174218004216 · Wheaton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students)
Lowell Elem School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lowell Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheaton Warren
Wheaton Warrenville South H S
1,864 students
- Wheaton North
Wheaton North High School
1,863 students
- Monroe Middle 716
Monroe Middle School
716 students
- Hubble Middle 679
Hubble Middle School
679 students
- Edison Middle 635
Edison Middle School
635 students
- This school 283
Lowell Elem School
283 students
What this shows Lowell Elem School reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell Elem School compares
Lowell Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 64.7%
Asian 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Lowell Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cusd 200 reports $19,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowell Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubble Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Wheaton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wiesbrook Elem School
Standard public school
496 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elem School
Standard public school
433 students 14:1 students per teacher
Carl Sandburg Elem School
Standard public school
402 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elem School
Standard public school
318 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell Elem School
How many students attend Lowell Elem School?
Lowell Elem School has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wheaton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elem School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lowell Elem School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Wheaton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell Elem School?
Lowell Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 School rank among elementary schools in Wheaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Elem School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Wheaton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wheaton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 200?
Besides Lowell Elem School, Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students), Wheaton North High School (1,863 students), and Monroe Middle School (716 students). See the Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.