- Enrollment
- 1,706
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Antonio, TX
Lowell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lowell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483873004372
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #26 of 80
- middle schools in San Antonio · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowell Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Middle ranks #26 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX.
School address
District: San Antonio Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483873004372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Lowell Middle held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 483873004372 · San Antonio, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 13.8:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson H S (1,706 students)
Lowell Middle held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lowell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson H S
Jefferson H S
1,706 students
- Lanier H S
Lanier H S
1,620 students
- Brackenridge H
Brackenridge H S
1,593 students
- Highlands H S
Highlands H S
1,478 students
- Burbank H S
Burbank H S
1,405 students
- This school 289
Lowell Middle
289 students
What this shows Lowell Middle reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell Middle compares
Lowell Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
75.8%
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
$13,971
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 145 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Antonio Isd reports $13,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanier H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brackenridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burbank H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,478
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,405
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell Middle
How many students attend Lowell Middle?
Lowell Middle has 289 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Antonio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Middle is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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?
93.4% of students at Lowell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell Middle?
Lowell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 rank among middle schools in San Antonio?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Middle ranks #26 of 80 middle schools in San Antonio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in San Antonio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Antonio Isd?
Besides Lowell Middle, San Antonio Isd also operates Jefferson H S (1,706 students), Lanier H S (1,620 students), and Brackenridge H S (1,593 students). See the San Antonio Isd district page for the complete list.