- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Lowery El
Federal NCES profile for Lowery El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481611005686
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowery El earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #33 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowery El has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowery El ranks #33 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611005686 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-210 students YoY
Lowery El shrank from 881 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-23.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.9 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-210 students YoY 481611005686 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 11.2:1 · 52.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Lowery El shrank from 881 students in 2022-23 to 671 in 2023-24 (-23.8%). Teacher FTE lost 59.9 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lowery El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 660
Lowery El
660 students
What this shows Lowery El reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowery El compares
Lowery El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.0% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,693
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 24.5%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Lowery El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowery El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowery El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowery El
How many students attend Lowery El?
Lowery El has 660 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 881 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), down 210.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowery El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowery El is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowery El?
52.0% of students at Lowery El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowery El?
The largest demographic group at Lowery El is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowery El?
Lowery El has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Lowery El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowery El ranks #33 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Lowery El, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.