- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Donaldsonville, LA
Lowery Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lowery Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220009000047
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowery Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Donaldsonville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowery Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowery Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Donaldsonville, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009000047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Lowery Elementary School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 220009000047 · Donaldsonville, LA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 10.6:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Lowery Elementary School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lowery Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High School
2,029 students
- East Ascension
East Ascension High School
1,894 students
- St. Amant High
St. Amant High School
1,847 students
- Lake Elementar
Lake Elementary School
1,096 students
- Prairieville P
Prairieville Primary School
865 students
- This school 307
Lowery Elementary School
307 students
What this shows Lowery Elementary School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowery Elementary School compares
Lowery Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 37% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 41% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,108
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
White 2.3%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Lowery Elementary School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowery Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowery Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowery Elementary School
How many students attend Lowery Elementary School?
Lowery Elementary School has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Donaldsonville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowery Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowery Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 37% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 32% 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 Elementary School?
87.9% of students at Lowery Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowery Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lowery Elementary School is African American at 89.9% of enrollment, in Donaldsonville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowery Elementary School?
Lowery Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lowery Elementary School rank among public schools in Donaldsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowery Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Donaldsonville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ascension Parish?
Besides Lowery Elementary School, Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students), East Ascension High School (1,894 students), and St. Amant High School (1,847 students). See the Ascension Parish district page for the complete list.