- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukesha, WI
Lowell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Lowell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551578002017
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Wisconsin schools.
- #13 of 19
- schools in Waukesha · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowell Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Elementary ranks #13 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI.
School address
District: Waukesha School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551578002017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Lowell Elementary held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 551578002017 · Waukesha, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 11.2:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (1,167 students)
Lowell Elementary held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Lowell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
1,167 students
- North High
North High
911 students
- South High
South High
833 students
- Butler Middle
Butler Middle
786 students
- Eachieve Acade
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
639 students
- This school 347
Lowell Elementary
347 students
What this shows Lowell Elementary reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell Elementary compares
Lowell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▲ 12% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 6.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Lowell Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukesha School District reports $12,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Waukesha
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eachieve Academy - Wisconsin
Standard public school
639 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Waukesha Stem Academy
Standard public school
580 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Rose Glen Elementary
Standard public school
490 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Banting Elementary
Standard public school
486 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
449 students 15:1 students per teacher
Bethesda Elementary
Standard public school
401 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell Elementary
How many students attend Lowell Elementary?
Lowell Elementary has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waukesha, WI. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary is 11.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 29% 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 Elementary?
43.2% of students at Lowell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Lowell Elementary is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in Waukesha, WI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell Elementary?
Lowell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Waukesha?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Elementary ranks #13 of 19 schools in Waukesha, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waukesha on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukesha School District?
Besides Lowell Elementary, Waukesha School District also operates West High (1,167 students), North High (911 students), and South High (833 students). See the Waukesha School District district page for the complete list.