At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
283
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
30%-23pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Lowell Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Wheaton, Illinois. The school enrolls 283 students. It is part of the CUSD 200 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCUSD 200
County17043
CityWheaton
ZIP60187
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174218004216
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment283
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino4.9%
Black / African American18.8%
Asian10.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native61.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
4.9%
Black
18.8%
Asian
10.4%
Two+
4.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.