- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Lowry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lowry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087000723
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowry Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #57 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowry Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowry Elementary School ranks #57 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Lowry Elementary School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 120087000723 · Tampa, FL Other · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 16.8:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Lowry Elementary School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Lowry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 755
Lowry Elementary School
755 students
What this shows Lowry Elementary School reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowry Elementary School compares
Lowry Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 53% in Florida - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 755 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 41.3%
White 39.9%
African American 6.9%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Lowry Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other 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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowry Elementary School
How many students attend Lowry Elementary School?
Lowry Elementary School has 755 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowry Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 7% higher 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 Lowry Elementary School?
31.7% of students at Lowry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lowry Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.3% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowry Elementary School?
Lowry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lowry Elementary School rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowry Elementary School ranks #57 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Lowry Elementary School, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.