Lowell Elementary School
Tel:
(218)454-6550
- Lowell Elementary School serves 417 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
School Overview
- Lowell Elementary School's student population of 417 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2005, 2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 417 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lowell Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lowell Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. 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 | #49 out of 1,784 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 9% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 92% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT 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 Isd 181 Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Isd 181 Learning Center (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Minneapolis Brainerd Early Childhood Sp. Ed. Special Education School
Grades: PK-K | 188 students
0.6 miles
311 10th Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(218)454-5430 0.6 PK-K 188 - Brainerd Garfield Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 402 students
0.6 miles
1120 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218)454-6450 0.6 K-4 402 - Brainerd Isd 181 Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 126 students
0.6 miles
311 10th Ave Ne
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218)454-5400 0.6 K-12 126 - Brainerd Harrison Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 277 students
0.9 miles
1515 Oak St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218)454-6500 0.9 K-4 277 - Brainerd Lincoln Education Center Alternative School
Grades: 2-12 | 65 students
1.2 miles
604 S 6th St
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218)454-6600 1.2 2-12 65
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