Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lowell, OR

Lundy Elementary School

Federal NCES profile for Lundy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.

2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410759000633
0/100100/10033/100
👥 S:T ratio
30
🌟 Gifted program
70
📋 Attendance
0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →

The verdict

Lundy Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.

#3 of 4
public schools in Lowell · Resource Index
33
Resource Index · Typical
17.6:1
students per teacher
77.1%
free-lunch eligible

Lundy Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.

By Resource Investment Index, Lundy Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lowell, OR.

School address

Enrollment

176

Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data

Teachers (FTE)

10.0

Federal CCD staff survey

Students per teacher

17.6:1

vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg

+0% vs state

Free-lunch eligible

77.1%

vs 52.8% Oregon avg

+46% vs state

Student-teacher ratio in context

How Lundy Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians

At or below state median

Source: NCES Common Core of Data As of 2024-25 federal staff survey Total enrollment ÷ full-time-equivalent classroom teachers

What stands out at Lundy Elementary School

Lundy Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lowell, Oregon, enrolling 176 students.

At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.

Economic need is high: 77.1% of students qualify for free meals, 46% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.

Enrollment of 176 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.

Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.

Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.

Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 43/100).

Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).

The surrounding Lowell Sd 71 spends $6,249 per pupil, 65% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.

Among Lowell's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mountain View Academy (138 students): Lundy Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 15.3:1).

Lowell Sd 71 also operates Bridge Charter Academy (546 students) and Lowell Junior/Senior High School (178 students) alongside Lundy Elementary 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 Lundy Elementary School compares

Lundy Elementary 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 17.6:1 ▼ 0% 17.6:1 15.7:1
Free-lunch eligible 77.1% ▲ 46% 52.8% 51.7%
Enrollment 176 top 81% - -

Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25

17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.

Equity indicators (what these measure)

Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible - 46% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher - 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Oregon - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
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
$6,249
per pupil, district-wide - below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 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 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%

Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.

Student-body diversity index 43.3/100

Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Lundy Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.

Programs

Gifted & talented Yes

Funding & spending

District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lowell Sd 71, which includes Lundy Elementary School.

$6,249
Per student
-65%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-62%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.0%
State 81.1%
Federal 5.9%

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 Lundy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates

School Enrollment Economic Profile Student-Teacher Ratio
Bridge Charter Academy Larger No free-lunch data Higher S:T ratio
Lowell Junior/Senior High School Similar size Similar economic need Similar S:T ratio
Mountain View Academy Similar size Lower economic need Lower S:T ratio

Comparisons are relative to Lundy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.

Other Schools in This District

Lowell Sd 71 · 3 sibling schools

View district profile

Similar elementary schools in Lowell

1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.

Similar elementary 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.

Next steps

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Frequently asked questions about Lundy Elementary School

How many students attend Lundy Elementary School?

Lundy Elementary School has 176 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lowell, OR.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lundy Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lundy Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.

What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lundy Elementary School?

77.1% of students at Lundy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.

What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lundy Elementary School?

The largest demographic group at Lundy Elementary School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Lowell, OR.

What is the Resource Investment Index for Lundy Elementary School?

Lundy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).

How does Lundy Elementary School rank among public schools in Lowell?

By Resource Investment Index, Lundy Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lowell, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lowell on the city page.

Is Lundy Elementary School a good school?

Lundy Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Lowell Sd 71?

Besides Lundy Elementary School, Lowell Sd 71 also operates Bridge Charter Academy (546 students), Lowell Junior/Senior High School (178 students), and Mountain View Academy (138 students). See the Lowell Sd 71 district page for the complete list.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) CCD + Public School Universe (2024-25), CRDC (2021-22), F-33 District Finance Survey (FY 2021-22) · 2024-25 Data as of the 2024-25 school year. Coverage from U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data. Varies by entity type; administrative districts and certain charter networks may report only a subset of fields.

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