- Enrollment
- 5,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Allen, TX
Lowery Freshman Center
Federal NCES profile for Lowery Freshman Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480789008146
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowery Freshman Center earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Allen · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 1,674
- students enrolled
Lowery Freshman Center has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowery Freshman Center ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Allen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-78 students YoY
Lowery Freshman Center held near 1,693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 105.7 → 108.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-78 students YoY 480789008146 · Allen, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,674 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen H S (5,206 students)
Lowery Freshman Center held near 1,693 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-78 headcount). Teacher FTE added 105.7 → 108.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lowery Freshman Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen H S
Allen H S
5,206 students
- This school 1,674
Lowery Freshman Center
1,674 students
- Walter & Lois 1,323
Walter & Lois Curtis Middle
1,323 students
- Ereckson Middl 1,263
Ereckson Middle
1,263 students
- Lois Lindsey E 792
Lois Lindsey El
792 students
- Dr E T Boon El 789
Dr E T Boon El
789 students
What this shows Lowery Freshman Center reports 1,674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowery Freshman Center compares
Lowery Freshman Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,674 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,674
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,417
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 36.8%
Asian 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.2, Lowery Freshman Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allen Isd reports $10,417 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowery Freshman Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter & Lois Curtis Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ereckson Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Lindsey El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr E T Boon El | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowery Freshman Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowery Freshman Center
How many students attend Lowery Freshman Center?
Lowery Freshman Center has 1,674 students enrolled. It is a high school in Allen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,771 (2022-23) → 1,693 (2023-24), nearly flat (-78).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowery Freshman Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowery Freshman Center is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowery Freshman Center?
The largest demographic group at Lowery Freshman Center is White at 36.8% of enrollment, in Allen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowery Freshman Center?
Lowery Freshman Center has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Freshman Center rank among high schools in Allen?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowery Freshman Center ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Allen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Allen on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Isd?
Besides Lowery Freshman Center, Allen Isd also operates Allen H S (5,206 students), Walter & Lois Curtis Middle (1,323 students), and Ereckson Middle (1,263 students). See the Allen Isd district page for the complete list.