- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fresno, CA
Lowell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lowell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061455001749
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #99 of 115
- elementary schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowell Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Elementary ranks #99 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA.
School address
District: Fresno Unified · California
NCES ID 061455001749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Lowell Elementary shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 16.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 061455001749 · Fresno, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 21.7:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunnyside High (2,858 students)
Lowell Elementary shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.4 → 16.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lowell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunnyside High
Sunnyside High
2,858 students
- Bullard High
Bullard High
2,485 students
- Edison High
Edison High
2,339 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High
2,175 students
- Mclane High
Mclane High
2,056 students
- This school 325
Lowell Elementary
325 students
What this shows Lowell Elementary reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell Elementary compares
Lowell Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 50% in California - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
54.8%
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
$20,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
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 + 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
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%
African American 7.4%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 2.5%
White 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Lowell Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Fresno Unified reports $20,909 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bullard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mclane High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,339
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,175
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Fresno
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Harvest Elementary
Standard public school
1,010 students 29.7:1 students per teacher
James S. Fugman Elementary
Standard public school
893 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Roger S. Oraze Elementary
Standard public school
868 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Thomas Elementary
Standard public school
859 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ewing Elementary
Standard public school
842 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
John S. Wash Elementary
Standard public school
838 students 27.9:1 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell Elementary
How many students attend Lowell Elementary?
Lowell Elementary has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fresno, CA. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowell Elementary?
80.2% of students at Lowell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lowell Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in Fresno, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell Elementary?
Lowell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Elementary ranks #99 of 115 elementary schools in Fresno, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fresno on the city page.
What other schools are in Fresno Unified?
Besides Lowell Elementary, Fresno Unified also operates Sunnyside High (2,858 students), Bullard High (2,485 students), and Edison High (2,339 students). See the Fresno Unified district page for the complete list.