Lowell Elementary School
Tel:
(218)336-8895
- Lowell Elementary School serves 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Lowell Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 376 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lowell Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lowell Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #363 out of 1,784 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 9% |
| Black | 7% | 11% |
| White | 71% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Duluth Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lowell Elementary School is Arrowhead Juvenile Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Arrowhead Juvenile Center (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Arrowhead Juvenile Center (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Duluth Arrowhead Juvenile Center Alternative School
Grades: 4-12 | 32 students
0.5 miles
1918 Arlington Ave N
Duluth, MN 55811
(218)625-6766 0.5 4-12 32 - Duluth Early Childhood Special Education Special Education School
Grades: PK | 167 students
0.9 miles
215 N 1st Ave E
Duluth, MN 55802
(218)336-8744 0.9 PK 167 - Duluth Chester Creek Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 60 students
1.4 miles
714 1/2 W College St
Duluth, MN 55802
(218)216-8325 1.4 K-12 60 - Duluth North Star Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 1122 students
1.4 miles
3301 Technology Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218)728-9556 1.4 K-8 1122 - Duluth Myers-wilkins Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 412 students
1.7 miles
1027 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(218)336-8860 1.7 PK-5 412
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