- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Missoula, MT
Lowell School
Federal NCES profile for Lowell School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301857000574
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Montana schools.
- #4 of 12
- schools in Missoula · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Montana
- 354
- students enrolled
Lowell School has class sizes larger than 80% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Missoula, MT.
School address
District: Missoula Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301857000574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Lowell School grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 301857000574 · Missoula, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School (669 students)
Lowell School grew from 285 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Lowell School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
669 students
- Porter Middle
Porter Middle School
579 students
- Jeannette Rank
Jeannette Rankin El
457 students
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark School
429 students
- Hawthorne Scho
Hawthorne School
417 students
- This school
Lowell School
354 students
What this shows Lowell School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell School compares
Lowell School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 80% in Montana - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.5%
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
$13,401
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.6%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Lowell School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Missoula Elem reports $13,401 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeannette Rankin El | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Missoula
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jeannette Rankin El
Standard public school
457 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Lewis & Clark School
Standard public school
429 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Hawthorne School
Standard public school
417 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Paxson School
Standard public school
415 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chief Charlo School
Standard public school
414 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Target Range School
Standard public school
410 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell School
How many students attend Lowell School?
Lowell School has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Missoula, MT. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell School is 15.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell School?
The largest demographic group at Lowell School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Missoula, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell School?
Lowell School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 School rank among schools in Missoula?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell School ranks #4 of 12 schools in Missoula, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Missoula on the city page.
What other schools are in Missoula Elem?
Besides Lowell School, Missoula Elem also operates Washington Middle School (669 students), Porter Middle School (579 students), and Jeannette Rankin El (457 students). See the Missoula Elem district page for the complete list.