Enrollment
498
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lowell, IN
Lowell Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lowell Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 181146001851
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowell Middle School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lowell, IN.
School address
District: Tri-Creek School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181146001851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowell Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lowell Middle School
Lowell Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Lowell, Indiana, enrolling 498 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 498 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 439 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #403, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 498 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 114 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 498 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Tri-Creek School Corporation also operates Lowell Senior High School (981 students) and Oak Hill Elementary School (487 students) alongside Lowell Middle 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 Middle School compares
Lowell Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 39% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 36% in Indiana - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$10,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Lowell Middle School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tri-Creek School Corporation, which includes Lowell Middle School.
$10,847
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 60.2%
Federal 4.6%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Creeks Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Prairie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lowell Middle School
How many students attend Lowell Middle School?
Lowell Middle School has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lowell, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% 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 Middle School?
30.2% of students at Lowell Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lowell Middle School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Lowell, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell Middle School?
Lowell Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lowell Middle School rank among public schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Lowell, IN. 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 Middle School a good school?
Lowell Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana 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 Tri-Creek School Corporation?
Besides Lowell Middle School, Tri-Creek School Corporation also operates Lowell Senior High School (981 students), Oak Hill Elementary School (487 students), and Three Creeks Elem School (472 students). See the Tri-Creek School Corporation district page for the complete list.
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