- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lowell, IN
Lowell Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lowell Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181146001852
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowell Senior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowell Senior High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Senior High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lowell, IN.
School address
District: Tri-Creek School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181146001852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Lowell Senior High School held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-48 students YoY 181146001852 · Lowell, IN High · MID · TRAD
981 enr · 17.2:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell Middle School (498 students)
Lowell Senior High School held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.0 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Lowell Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lowell Senior High School
981 students
- Lowell Middle
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 Senior High School reports 981 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowell Senior High School compares
Lowell Senior High 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 48% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 981 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
981
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in Indiana - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$11,406
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Lowell Senior High School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Creeks Elem School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Prairie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowell Senior High 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 high 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 (~981 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lowell Senior High School
How many students attend Lowell Senior High School?
Lowell Senior High School has 981 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lowell, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,033 (2022-23) → 985 (2023-24), nearly flat (-48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Senior High School is 17.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowell Senior High School?
25.8% of students at Lowell Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowell Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lowell Senior High School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Lowell, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowell Senior High School?
Lowell Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowell Senior High School ranks #2 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 Senior High School, Tri-Creek School Corporation also operates Lowell Middle School (498 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.