- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lowell, IN
Three Creeks Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Three Creeks Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181146002360
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Creeks Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Lowell · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Creeks Elem School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Creeks Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Lowell, IN.
School address
District: Tri-Creek School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 181146002360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Three Creeks Elem School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 181146002360 · Lowell, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 16.3:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lowell Senior High School (981 students)
Three Creeks Elem School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Three Creeks Elem 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
- Oak Hill Eleme
Oak Hill Elementary School
487 students
- This school
Three Creeks Elem School
472 students
- Lake Prairie E 356
Lake Prairie Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Three Creeks Elem School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Three Creeks Elem School compares
Three Creeks Elem 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 45% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.2%
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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Indiana - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Three Creeks Elem 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 Three Creeks Elem 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 |
| Oak Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Prairie Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Creeks Elem 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
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Three Creeks Elem School
How many students attend Three Creeks Elem School?
Three Creeks Elem School has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lowell, IN. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Creeks Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Creeks Elem School is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Three Creeks Elem School?
27.2% of students at Three Creeks Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Creeks Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Three Creeks Elem School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Lowell, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Creeks Elem School?
Three Creeks Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Three Creeks Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lowell?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Creeks Elem School ranks #2 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 Three Creeks Elem School, Tri-Creek School Corporation also operates Lowell Senior High School (981 students), Lowell Middle School (498 students), and Oak Hill Elementary School (487 students). See the Tri-Creek School Corporation district page for the complete list.