Lowes Elementary School (Closed 2021)

6775 State Route 440
Lowes, KY 42061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lowes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Lowes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#240 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lowes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lowes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
15%
8%
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Black
1%
11%
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White
80%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Lowes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lowes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lowes Elementary School's ranking?
Lowes Elementary School is ranked #240 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Lowes Elementary School?
239 students attend Lowes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lowes Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowes Elementary School?
Lowes Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lowes Elementary School offer ?
Lowes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowes Elementary School part of?
Lowes Elementary School is part of Graves County School District.

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