- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Lowell Middle School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 181146001851 · Lowell, IN Middle · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 14.2:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell Senior High School (981 students)
Lowell Middle School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lowell Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowell Senior
Lowell Senior High School
981 students
- This school
Lowell Middle School
498 students
- Oak Hill Eleme
Oak Hill Elementary School
487 students
- Three Creeks E
Three Creeks Elem School
472 students
- Lake Prairie E 356
Lake Prairie Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Lowell Middle School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell Middle School compares
Lowell Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,406
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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.
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
District finance for Tri-Creek School Corporation reports $11,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~498 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 742 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.