Lowell Elementary - 28

710 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lowell Elementary - 28 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50% in SD
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lowell Elementary - 28 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

School Overview

Lowell Elementary - 28's student population of 371 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
371 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Lowell Elementary - 28 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 616 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowell Elementary - 28 is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SD)
#552 out of 616 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
43%
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30-34%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
13%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
29%
7%
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Black
16%
3%
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White
32%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lowell Elementary - 28's ranking?
Lowell Elementary - 28 is ranked #552 out of 616 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Lowell Elementary - 28 often compared to?
Lowell Elementary - 28is often viewed alongside schools like Cleveland Elementary - 14 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SD state average).
How many students attend Lowell Elementary - 28?
371 students attend Lowell Elementary - 28.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Lowell Elementary - 28 students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are American Indian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowell Elementary - 28?
Lowell Elementary - 28 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lowell Elementary - 28 offer ?
Lowell Elementary - 28 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lowell Elementary - 28 part of?
Lowell Elementary - 28 is part of Sioux Falls School District 49-5.

School Reviews

5   5/19/2022
My oldest is now seven and has been in the amazing care of Lowell staff for three years now - pre-K through now at the end of 1st grade. When my family moved here from out of state, my husband''s coworkers all recommended schools - all recommendations were private schools in the ($$$$$) O''Gorman system. I was shocked that none of the public schools got kudos from the local community when we asked around. After one full year of watching our bubbly, kind, outgoing child shrink into a shell of himself at St Michael''s, I knew we needed a big change. Lowell was it- and by golly, within weeks of the next school year, our sweet little love''s fire was back in his eyes - and it still makes me cry with gratitude when I remember how much they''ve helped him grow. The way the Lowell family works to support students as a whole is simply beyond words. I am thrilled and thankful that our 2nd little love will be starting kindergarten there in the fall, finally getting to be a Bulldog like his big brother.
- Posted by Parent - Happy Mama
5   8/14/2014
Lowell has an active Cub Scout program. It is open to all boys, first through fifth grades. Cub Scouts meet on the first, third and fourth Thursdays of each month during the school year. Meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria. Hope to see you there!
- Posted by Parent - gille

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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