Lowell Elementary School

140 N Grandview Blvd
Waukesha, WI 53188
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Lowell Elementary School serves 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lowell Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 32% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in WI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:

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School Overview

Lowell Elementary School's student population of 390 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Lowell Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,984 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Lowell Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WI)
Overall Testing Rank
#1010 out of 1984 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
19%
13%
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Black
7%
9%
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White
64%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lowell Elementary School's ranking?
Lowell Elementary School is ranked #1010 out of 1,984 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average).
How many students attend Lowell Elementary School?
390 students attend Lowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Lowell Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowell Elementary School?
Lowell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lowell Elementary School offer ?
Lowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowell Elementary School part of?
Lowell Elementary School is part of Waukesha School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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