Enrollment
981
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 181146001852
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowell Senior High School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lowell Senior High School
Lowell Senior High School is a large high school in Lowell, Indiana, enrolling 981 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.8% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 91% of state schools at 981 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #80.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 208 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 981 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Tri-Creek School Corporation also operates Lowell Middle School (498 students) and Oak Hill Elementary School (487 students) alongside Lowell Senior High 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 Senior High School compares
Lowell Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tri-Creek School Corporation, which includes Lowell Senior High School.
$10,847
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 60.2%
Federal 4.6%
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 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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~981 students)
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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.
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 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lowell Senior High School a good school?
Lowell Senior High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Indiana schools. 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 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.
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