Enrollment
482
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wilsonville, OR
Lowrie Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Lowrie Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 411317001822
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowrie Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Wilsonville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowrie Primary School has class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowrie Primary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wilsonville, OR.
School address
District: West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j · Oregon
NCES ID 411317001822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lowrie Primary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lowrie Primary School
Lowrie Primary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Wilsonville, Oregon, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 482 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #136, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 482 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j spends $13,465 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Wilsonville's public schools, it stands alongside Boeckman Creek Primary School (488 students): Lowrie Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 16.8:1).
West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates West Linn High School (1,809 students) and Wilsonville High School (1,258 students) alongside Lowrie Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lowrie Primary School compares
Lowrie Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 66% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Oregon - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$13,465
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 11.8%
Asian 5.2%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Lowrie Primary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j, which includes Lowrie Primary School.
$13,465
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 46.8%
Federal 3.1%
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.
How Lowrie Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Linn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilsonville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Ridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boeckman Creek Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trillium Creek Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowrie Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,809
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Wilsonville
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lowrie Primary School
How many students attend Lowrie Primary School?
Lowrie Primary School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wilsonville, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowrie Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowrie Primary School is 19.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lowrie Primary School?
18.2% of students at Lowrie Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowrie Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Lowrie Primary School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Wilsonville, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowrie Primary School?
Lowrie Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lowrie Primary School rank among schools in Wilsonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowrie Primary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Wilsonville, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wilsonville on the city page.
Is Lowrie Primary School a good school?
Lowrie Primary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j?
Besides Lowrie Primary School, West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates West Linn High School (1,809 students), Wilsonville High School (1,258 students), and Rosemont Ridge Middle School (699 students). See the West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j district page for the complete list.
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