Enrollment
472
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Three Creeks Elem School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Three Creeks Elem School
Three Creeks Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lowell, Indiana, enrolling 472 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 472 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Among 392 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Indiana schools statewide, it ranks #341, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Lowell's elementary schools, it stands alongside Oak Hill Elementary School (487 students): Three Creeks Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.3:1 vs 17.4:1).
Tri-Creek School Corporation also operates Lowell Senior High School (981 students) and Lowell Middle School (498 students) alongside Three Creeks Elem 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 Three Creeks Elem School compares
Three Creeks Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,847
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tri-Creek School Corporation, which includes Three Creeks Elem School.
$10,847
Per student
-10%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 60.2%
Federal 4.6%
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 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
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Three Creeks Elem School a good school?
Three Creeks Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana 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 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.
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