Enrollment
486
Middle
DISTRICT 492 · STATE 594
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TRI-CREEK SCHOOL CORPORATION·NCES 181146002789
Lowell Intermediate School
19270 Cline Ave., Lowell, IN 46356 · (219) 696-0450 · Lake County
GRADES 05–06MIDDLE41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL486 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
23.4:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.9:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
143 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 254 | 52% |
| Grade 6 | 232 | 48% |
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 30% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Tri-Creek School Corporation. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Lowell Intermediate School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell Intermediate School this school | 486 | 29.4% | N/A |
| Lowell Middle School Lowell | 498 | 30.3% | 38.9% |
| Westchester Intermediate School Chesterton | 404 | 30.4% | 64.9% |
| Westchester Middle School Chesterton | 448 | 33.5% | N/A |
| Indian Creek Middle School Trafalgar | 503 | 30.6% | 46.5% |
| Batesville Middle School Batesville | 507 | 31.0% | 49.8% |
Matched among Indiana middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lowell Intermediate School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana | In Lake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 486 | #187 of 334 | #15 of 21 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.4:1 | #314 of 314 | #21 of 21 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.0% | #212 of 315 | #18 of 21 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 29.4% | #287 of 330 | #15 of 21 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Lowell Intermediate School
Lowell Intermediate School is a public small middle school in Lowell, Indiana. Classes run from 5 through 6, and the school has 486 students.
The 6 schools of Tri-Creek School Corporation, including Lowell Intermediate School, enroll 3,280 students.
Lowell Intermediate School's enrollment is 84% White. Next come 12% Hispanic and 2% Black. The county population is about 55% White. Lowell Intermediate School's diversity index is 28%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school employs the equivalent of 20.8 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 23.4:1. That is higher than the 15.6:1 average for middle schools in Indiana. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 29%. Across public schools in Lake County, the average is 47%.
Lake County has these Census figures: the median household income is $71,493, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 26% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Lake County is home to 121 public schools and about 74,661 public school students.
Of nearby public schools, Lowell Middle School is the closest, at less than a tenth of a mile. Lowell Intermediate School has 5 other public schools within five miles.
In the federal locale system, Lowell Intermediate School is coded Rural: Fringe, for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss school safety, transportation, and start times at Lowell Intermediate School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Lake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
500,379
Census ACS
Median income
$71,493
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
121
74,661 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Tri-Creek School Corporation
- Lowell Senior High SchoolHigh · 981 students
- Lowell Middle SchoolMiddle · 498 students
- Oak Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 487 students
- Three Creeks Elem SchoolElementary · 472 students
- Lake Prairie Elementary SchoolElementary · 356 students
Other schools in Lowell
- Lowell Senior High SchoolHigh · 981 students
- Lowell Middle SchoolMiddle · 498 students
- Oak Hill Elementary SchoolElementary · 487 students
- Three Creeks Elem SchoolElementary · 472 students
- Lake Prairie Elementary SchoolElementary · 356 students
Nearby schools
- Lowell Middle School0.0 mi · 498
- Oak Hill Elementary School1.0 mi · 487
- Three Creeks Elem School1.8 mi · 472
- Lake Prairie Elementary School2.5 mi · 356
- Lowell Senior High School2.5 mi · 981
- Red Cedars Elementary6.1 mi · 666
Frequently asked questions
About Lowell Intermediate SchoolHow many students attend Lowell Intermediate School?
Lowell Intermediate School enrolls approximately 486 students in grades 05-06.
What grades does Lowell Intermediate School serve?
Lowell Intermediate School serves grades 05-06.
How many students per teacher at Lowell Intermediate School?
Approximately 23.4:1 students per teacher at Lowell Intermediate School.
How diverse is Lowell Intermediate School?
Lowell Intermediate School reports a student body of 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is Lowell Intermediate School public or private?
Lowell Intermediate School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Tri-Creek School Corporation.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.