- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Donaldsonville, LA
Lowery Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lowery Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220009000042
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowery Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Louisiana schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Donaldsonville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Louisiana
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowery Middle School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowery Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Donaldsonville, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Lowery Middle School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 220009000042 · Donaldsonville, LA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 7.7:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Lowery Middle School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 36.7 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Lowery Middle 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 277
Lowery Middle School
277 students
What this shows Lowery Middle School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowery Middle School compares
Lowery Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.7:1 | ▼ 54% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 31% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 2% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
White 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.7, Lowery Middle School is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowery Middle 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 Middle 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 middle 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowery Middle School
How many students attend Lowery Middle School?
Lowery Middle School has 277 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Donaldsonville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowery Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowery Middle School is 7.7:1, which is 54% lower than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 51% 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 Middle School?
82.0% of students at Lowery Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowery Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lowery Middle School is African American at 96.0% of enrollment, in Donaldsonville, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowery Middle School?
Lowery Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Donaldsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowery Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle 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.