Lowell Elementary School
Tel:
(602)257-3835
- Lowell Elementary School serves 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Lowell Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Lowell Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lowell Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 537 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lowell Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,897 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lowell Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1470 out of 1897 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 45% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 43% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Phoenix Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lowell Elementary School is Jail-maricopa County Sheriffs Office (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is George Washington Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vista College Preparatory (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Vista College Preparatory Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 299 students
0.3 miles
812 S. 6th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602)321-1707 0.3 K-5 299 - Mesa George Washington Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 135 students
0.5 miles
1945 S. 1st St.
Mesa, AZ 85204
(480)461-3200 0.5 K-8 135 - Phoenix Paul Dunbar Lawrence School Grades: PK-8 | 308 students
0.5 miles
707 W. Grant
Phoenix, AZ 85006
(602)257-3844 0.5 PK-8 308 - Phoenix Friendly House Academia Del Pueblo Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 374 students
0.6 miles
201 E. Durango Street
Phoenix, AZ 85031
(602)257-1870 0.6 K-8 374 - Phoenix Jail-maricopa County Sheriffs Office Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 10 students
0.8 miles
225 W. Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602)256-5367 0.8 9-12 10
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