Lowell Elementary School

Summary:

Lowell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a declining student racial diversity and significant academic and attendance challenges, Lowell Elementary faces an uphill battle to provide a high-quality education for its students.

Academically, Lowell Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its own MSD Warren Township district. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 37.04% of Lowell students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 38.6% statewide and 19.41% in the district. In Math, 38.62% of Lowell students were proficient or better, compared to 52.4% statewide and 13.73% in the district. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 21.3% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average.

While Lowell Elementary performs better academically than some nearby schools in the MSD Warren Township district, such as Liberty Park Elementary and Hawthorne Elementary, it still lags behind the state averages. In comparison, schools in the Beech Grove City Schools district, such as Central Elementary and Hornet Park Elementary, have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing the root causes of Lowell Elementary's challenges, such as improving teaching quality, providing targeted interventions, and addressing the needs of its high-poverty population, will be crucial for the school to see meaningful progress.


Detail:

Public K-4

 2150 Hunter Rd
       Indianapolis, IN  46239


(317) 532-3900

District: MSD Warren Township

SchoolDigger Rank:
605th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,849 Help


Students who attend Lowell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
High:    Warren Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.2%
African American:
31.9%
Hispanic:
21.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lowell Elementary School ranks worse than 59.9% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks first among 9 ranked elementary schools in the MSD Warren Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lowell Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.2%), African American (31.9%), Hispanic (21.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary School is 14.6. 6 elementary schools in the MSD Warren Township School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lowell Elementary School employs 30.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lowell Elementary School is $13,849, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the MSD Warren Township School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lowell Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

MSD Warren Township:

SchoolDigger ranks MSD Warren Township 328th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lowell Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 76.77 162nd 959 83.1%
2006 73.16 215th 961 77.6%
2007 64.18 359th 985 63.6%
2008 77.32 171st 996 82.8%
2009 80.11 140th 1003 86.0%
2010 75.79 201st 1009 80.1%
2011 50.00 627th 1025 38.8%
2012 55.69 530th 1015 47.8%
2013 62.67 439th 1035 57.6%
2014 56.57 521st 1036 49.7%
2015 54.17 529th 1040 49.1%
2016 29.81 819th 1046 21.7%
2017 27.20 825th 1033 20.1%
2018 20.78 858th 1027 16.5%
2019 33.99 733rd 1031 28.9%
2021 23.36 787th 1016 22.5%
2022 22.71 799th 1020 21.7%
2023 26.86 759th 1016 25.3%
2024 41.63 605th 1010 40.1%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Lowell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 425 93 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1989 436 93 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1990 435 71 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1991 421 73 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1992 419 71 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1993 417 73 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1994 418 67 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 487
1995 354 44 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1996 354 44 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1997 354 44 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 404
1998 453 81 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1999 461 67 6 5 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2000 476 61 7 4 3 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 514 53 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2002 478 44 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2003 478 44 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 529
2004 459 48 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 458 30 7 26 3 n/a n/a 0 524
2006 433 39 10 42 2 n/a n/a 0 526
2007 444 41 9 52 1 n/a n/a 19 566
2008 409 43 15 70 2 n/a n/a 21 560
2009 385 32 15 73 4 n/a n/a 25 534
2010 378 40 16 84 3 n/a n/a 24 545
2011 329 107 5 117 1 0 23 0 582
2012 344 118 4 49 0 0 37 0 552
2013 344 104 1 53 0 1 43 0 546
2014 330 108 3 68 2 0 38 0 549
2015 330 114 1 85 0 0 51 0 581
2016 306 144 0 79 0 0 42 0 571
2017 293 120 2 82 0 0 44 0 541
2018 276 140 2 78 0 0 44 0 540
2019 248 121 3 72 0 0 49 0 493
2020 231 148 3 72 0 0 53 0 507
2021 209 121 3 72 0 0 51 0 456
2022 176 114 2 85 0 0 45 0 422
2023 162 143 0 98 0 0 45 0 448

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lowell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 519 26.0 19.9 13.7
1989 531 25.0 21.2 13.4
1990 509 28.0 18.1 15.1
1991 495 28.0 17.6 14.1
1992 490 28.0 17.5 19.6
1993 490 28.0 17.5 21.4
1994 487 n/a n/a 23.6
1995 404 25.7 15.7 22.3
1996 404 25.7 15.7 22.3
1997 404 0.4 1010.0 29.5
1998 541 33.4 16.2 22.4
1999 540 32.6 16.6 28
2000 551 32.5 17.0 29
2001 579 32.9 17.6 25.9
2002 529 29.8 17.8 25.9
2003 529 29.8 17.8 25.9
2004 516 29.7 17.4 27.7
2005 524 30.5 17.2 31.3
2006 526 30.0 17.5 29.1
2007 566 n/a n/a 32
2008 560 29.7 18.9 37.3
2009 534 29.2 18.3 37.9
2010 545 29.2 18.6 36.5
2011 582 26.6 21.8 63.9
2012 552 27.0 20.4 60.9
2013 546 29.0 18.8 59.3
2014 549 25.0 21.9 63.4
2015 581 26.0 22.3 66.4
2016 571 26.0 21.9 69.4
2017 541 27.0 20.0 63.8
2018 540 26.0 20.7 71.3
2019 493 26.0 18.9 73.4
2020 507 26.0 19.5 67.7
2021 456 59.0 7.7 70.8
2022 422 33.8 12.4 62.6
2023 448 30.6 14.6 73.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lowell Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 519 26.0 19.9 13.7
1989 531 25.0 21.2 13.4
1990 509 28.0 18.1 15.1
1991 495 28.0 17.6 14.1
1992 490 28.0 17.5 19.6
1993 490 28.0 17.5 21.4
1994 487 n/a n/a 23.6
1995 404 25.7 15.7 22.3
1996 404 25.7 15.7 22.3
1997 404 0.4 1010.0 29.5
1998 541 33.4 16.2 22.4
1999 540 32.6 16.6 28
2000 551 32.5 17.0 29
2001 579 32.9 17.6 25.9
2002 529 29.8 17.8 25.9
2003 529 29.8 17.8 25.9
2004 516 29.7 17.4 27.7
2005 524 30.5 17.2 31.3
2006 526 30.0 17.5 29.1
2007 566 n/a n/a 32
2008 560 29.7 18.9 37.3
2009 534 29.2 18.3 37.9
2010 545 29.2 18.6 36.5
2011 582 26.6 21.8 63.9
2012 552 27.0 20.4 60.9
2013 546 29.0 18.8 59.3
2014 549 25.0 21.9 63.4
2015 581 26.0 22.3 66.4
2016 571 26.0 21.9 69.4
2017 541 27.0 20.0 63.8
2018 540 26.0 20.7 71.3
2019 493 26.0 18.9 73.4
2020 507 26.0 19.5 67.7
2021 456 59.0 7.7 70.8
2022 422 33.8 12.4 62.6
2023 448 30.6 14.6 73.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lowell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $682 (7.0%) $9,112 (93.0%) $9,794
2020 $636 (6.0%) $9,930 (94.0%) $10,566
2021 $1,098 (9.5%) $10,461 (90.5%) $11,559
2022 $1,958 (14.1%) $11,891 (85.9%) $13,849

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lowell Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 733rd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 759th of 1016 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Elementary School)3032.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (MSD Warren Township)27.916.8
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Lowell Elementary School)4337.9
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Math (MSD Warren Township)45.822.1
 23.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Elementary School)38.826.5
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (MSD Warren Township)3115.6
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Lowell Elementary School)53.125.5
 27.6%
   4th Grade Math (MSD Warren Township)43.319.2
 24.1%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Lowell Elementary School)36.718.4
 18.3%
   4th Grade Science (MSD Warren Township)23.211
 12.2%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493448
 9.1%
African American121143
 18.2%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic7298
 36.1%
Pacific Islander00
White248162
 34.7%
Two or More Races4945
 8.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.4%73.4%
 0%


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Lowell Elementary School ranks 605th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Lowell Elementary School are 36% White, 32% African American, 22% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

Students who attend Lowell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
High : Warren Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended Lowell Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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