- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Lowell School held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 040118000064 · Bisbee, AZ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 61.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Bisbee High School (306 students)
Lowell School held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Lowell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bisbee High Sc
Bisbee High School
306 students
- Greenway Prima
Greenway Primary School
198 students
- This school 114
Lowell School
114 students
- Copper Credits 4
Copper Credits
4 students
What this shows Lowell School reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell School compares
Lowell School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,918
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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.
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
District finance for Bisbee Unified District (4169) reports $11,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 198
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
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. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.