Lowell Elementary School
2000 Rice Lake Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(218)336-8895
- Lowell Elementary School serves 345 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 60%) for the 2015-2016 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Lowell Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 32%.
- Lowell Elementary School operates within the Duluth Public School District.
Top Placements
Lowell Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lowell Elementary School's student population of 345 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 345 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lowell Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1784 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lowell Elementary School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 60% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 60% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 6% | 2% |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 9% |
| Black | 7% | 10% |
| White | 74% | 68% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
District Comparison
- The school district of Lowell Elementary School is Duluth Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 511 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Duluth Public School District's student population of 8,632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The revenue/student of $14,919 is higher than the state average of $11,015. The district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The district's spending/student of $21,114 is higher than the state average of $11,205. The district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
| School District Name | Duluth Public School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 25 | 2 |
| Number of Students Managed | 8,632 | 531 |
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| District Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 60% |
| District Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 60% |
| District Total Revenue | $132 MM | $6 MM |
| District Spending | $187 MM | $6 MM |
| District Revenue / Student | $14,919 | $11,015 |
| District Spending / Student | $21,114 | $11,205 |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2015-2016 (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 Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: PK | 184 students
0.9 miles
215 N 1st Ave E
Duluth, MN 55802
(218)336-8744 0.9 PK 184 - Duluth Chester Creek Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 58 students
1.4 miles
714 1/2 W College St
Duluth, MN 55802
(218)216-8325 1.4 K-12 58 - Duluth North Star Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 1091 students
1.4 miles
3301 Technology Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
(218)728-9556 1.4 K-8 1091 - Duluth Myers-wilkins Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 416 students
1.7 miles
1027 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805
(218)336-8860 1.7 PK-5 416
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