Enrollment
178
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lowell, OR
Lowell Junior/Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lowell Junior/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410759000634
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell Junior/Senior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowell Junior/Senior High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Junior/Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lowell, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowell Junior/Senior High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lowell Junior/Senior High School
Lowell Junior/Senior High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lowell, Oregon, enrolling 178 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 178 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #24.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lowell Sd 71 spends $6,249 per pupil, 65% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 36 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 178 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Lowell's public schools, it stands alongside Bridge Charter Academy (546 students): Lowell Junior/Senior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 19.5:1).
Lowell Sd 71 also operates Bridge Charter Academy (546 students) and Lundy Elementary School (176 students) alongside Lowell Junior/Senior High School.
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 Junior/Senior High School compares
Lowell Junior/Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 41% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Oregon - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.7%
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
$6,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Lowell Junior/Senior High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell Sd 71, which includes Lowell Junior/Senior High School.
$6,249
Per student
-65%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.0%
State 81.1%
Federal 5.9%
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 Junior/Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Charter Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lundy Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell Junior/Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Lowell
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~178 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Lowell Junior/Senior High School
How many students attend Lowell Junior/Senior High School?
Lowell Junior/Senior High School has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lowell, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Junior/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Junior/Senior High School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher 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 Junior/Senior High School?
74.6% of students at Lowell Junior/Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell Junior/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lowell Junior/Senior High School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Lowell, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell Junior/Senior High School?
Lowell Junior/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lowell Junior/Senior High School rank among public schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Junior/Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lowell, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lowell on the city page.
Is Lowell Junior/Senior High School a good school?
Lowell Junior/Senior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Lowell Sd 71?
Besides Lowell Junior/Senior High School, Lowell Sd 71 also operates Bridge Charter Academy (546 students), Lundy Elementary School (176 students), and Mountain View Academy (138 students). See the Lowell Sd 71 district page for the complete list.
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