- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lowell Junior/Senior High School grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 410759000634 · Lowell, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 16.2:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridge Charter Academy (546 students)
Lowell Junior/Senior High School grew from 181 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 11.4 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Lowell Junior/Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridge Charter
Bridge Charter Academy
546 students
- This school 178
Lowell Junior/Senior High School
178 students
- Lundy Elementa 176
Lundy Elementary School
176 students
- Mountain View 138
Mountain View Academy
138 students
What this shows Lowell Junior/Senior High School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell Junior/Senior High School compares
Lowell Junior/Senior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$7,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Lowell Sd 71 reports $7,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~178 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), up 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.