- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lowell, IN
Oak Hill Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Hill Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181146001853
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Hill Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Hill Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Hill Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lowell, IN.
School address
District: Tri-Creek School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181146001853 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Oak Hill Elementary School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 181146001853 · Lowell, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 17.4:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell Senior High School (981 students)
Oak Hill Elementary School held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Oak Hill Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lowell Senior
Lowell Senior High School
981 students
- Lowell Middle
Lowell Middle School
498 students
- This school
Oak Hill Elementary School
487 students
- Three Creeks E
Three Creeks Elem School
472 students
- Lake Prairie E 356
Lake Prairie Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Oak Hill Elementary School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Hill Elementary School compares
Oak Hill Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 45% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$11,406
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Oak Hill Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tri-Creek School Corporation reports $11,406 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Hill Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lowell Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Creeks Elem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Prairie Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Hill Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Lowell
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Hill Elementary School
How many students attend Oak Hill Elementary School?
Oak Hill Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lowell, IN. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oak Hill Elementary School?
27.0% of students at Oak Hill Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Hill Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Hill Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Lowell, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Hill Elementary School?
Oak Hill Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Oak Hill Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Hill Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Lowell, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lowell on the city page.
What other schools are in Tri-Creek School Corporation?
Besides Oak Hill Elementary School, Tri-Creek School Corporation also operates Lowell Senior High School (981 students), Lowell Middle School (498 students), and Three Creeks Elem School (472 students). See the Tri-Creek School Corporation district page for the complete list.