Enrollment
114
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bisbee, AZ
Lowell School
Federal NCES profile for Lowell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 040118000064
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bisbee · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 114
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bisbee, AZ.
School address
District: Bisbee Unified District (4169) · Arizona
NCES ID 040118000064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
61.2%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+27% vs state
What stands out at Lowell School
Lowell School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Bisbee, Arizona, enrolling 114 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 61.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 114 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 70 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #53, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and White (25%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 228 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 32.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bisbee Unified District (4169) also operates Bisbee High School (306 students) and Greenway Primary School (198 students) alongside Lowell 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 School compares
Lowell School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▲ 27% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
67.5%
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
$12,557
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
White 25.4%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Lowell School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bisbee Unified District (4169), which includes Lowell School.
$12,557
Per student
-4%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.0%
State 27.8%
Federal 32.2%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisbee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Greenway Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Copper Credits | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lowell School
How many students attend Lowell School?
Lowell School has 114 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bisbee, AZ.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowell School?
61.2% of students at Lowell School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell School?
The largest demographic group at Lowell School is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Bisbee, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell School?
Lowell School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lowell School rank among public schools in Bisbee?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bisbee, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bisbee on the city page.
Is Lowell School a good school?
Lowell School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Bisbee Unified District (4169)?
Besides Lowell School, Bisbee Unified District (4169) also operates Bisbee High School (306 students), Greenway Primary School (198 students), and Copper Credits (4 students). See the Bisbee Unified District (4169) district page for the complete list.
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