- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Duluth, MN
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion
Federal NCES profile for Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 271104005225
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Duluth · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 15.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Duluth, MN.
School address
District: Duluth Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271104005225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 271104005225 · Duluth, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 23.5:1 · 15.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: East High School (1,495 students)
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- Ordean East Mi
Ordean East Middle School
1,037 students
- Denfeld High S
Denfeld High School
951 students
- Lincoln Park M
Lincoln Park Middle School
606 students
- Lester Park El 510
Lester Park Elementary
510 students
- This school 329
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion
329 students
What this shows Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion compares
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 49% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.9% | ▼ 63% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$16,081
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duluth Public School District reports $16,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ordean East Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denfeld High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Park Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lester Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,037
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion
How many students attend Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion?
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Duluth, MN. CCD year-over-year: 328 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion is 23.5:1, which is 49% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion?
15.9% of students at Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion?
The largest demographic group at Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Duluth, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion?
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Elementary Spanish Immersion rank among elementary schools in Duluth?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Duluth, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Duluth on the city page.
What other schools are in Duluth Public School District?
Besides Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion, Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students), Ordean East Middle School (1,037 students), and Denfeld High School (951 students). See the Duluth Public School District district page for the complete list.