- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lowville, NY
Lowville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lowville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361782001602
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lowville Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lowville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lowville Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lowville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lowville, NY.
School address
District: Lowville Academy & Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361782001602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Lowville Elementary School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 54.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 361782001602 · Lowville, NY Other · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 11.2:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowville High School (385 students)
Lowville Elementary School held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.5 → 54.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Lowville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lowville Elementary School
628 students
- Lowville High
Lowville High School
385 students
- Lowville Middl
Lowville Middle School
263 students
What this shows Lowville Elementary School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lowville Elementary School compares
Lowville Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 48% in New York - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$20,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 628 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Lowville Elementary School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Lowville Academy & Central School District reports $20,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lowville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowville High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lowville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lowville Elementary School
How many students attend Lowville Elementary School?
Lowville Elementary School has 628 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lowville, NY. CCD year-over-year: 618 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowville Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 5% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 Lowville Elementary School?
44.8% of students at Lowville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lowville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lowville Elementary School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Lowville, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lowville Elementary School?
Lowville 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 Lowville Elementary School rank among public schools in Lowville?
By Resource Investment Index, Lowville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lowville, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lowville Academy & Central School District?
Besides Lowville Elementary School, Lowville Academy & Central School District also operates Lowville High School (385 students) and Lowville Middle School (263 students). See the Lowville Academy & Central School District district page for the complete list.