Enrollment
329
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Duluth, Minnesota, enrolling 329 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Minnesota schools and 49% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.9% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Minnesota average.
With 329 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 231 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #109.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Duluth Public School District also operates East High School (1,495 students) and Ordean East Middle School (1,037 students) alongside Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion.
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 Elementary Spanish Immersion compares
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,387
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Duluth Public School District, which includes Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion.
$14,387
Per student
-6%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 55.1%
Federal 14.5%
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 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
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion a good school?
Lowell Elementary Spanish Immersion earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota 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 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.
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