Enrollment
515
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 261160004606
Lowrey Elementary School — Dearborn, MI
Federal NCES profile for Lowrey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 27/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dearborn City School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.6%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowrey Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Lowrey Elementary School reports 515 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 61% above the Michigan average and 69% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dearborn City School District spends $17,609 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.9% from local sources (property taxes), 52.7% from the state, and 21.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lowrey Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.6% | ▲ 61% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
87.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 61% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,609
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 515 Top 76% in Michigan — larger than 24% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.6% +61% vs state
NCES ID 261160004606
Student demographics
White 96.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dearborn City School District, which includes Lowrey Elementary School.
$17,609
Per student
+11%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 52.7%
Federal 21.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,775
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Lowrey Elementary School
How many students attend Lowrey Elementary School?
Lowrey Elementary School has 515 students enrolled. It is a other school in DEARBORN, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowrey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowrey Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 20% lower than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowrey Elementary School?
87.6% of students at Lowrey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowrey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lowrey Elementary School is White at 96.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in DEARBORN, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowrey Elementary School?
Lowrey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.