Serving 355 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Lowell Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Lowell Elementary serves the northwest part of Brainerd, MN, covering an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lowell Elementary School's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Lowell Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowell Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowell Elementary School's ranking?
Lowell Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lowell Elementary School often compared to?
Lowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eagle View Elementary School, Cuyuna Range Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lowell Elementary School?
355 students attend Lowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Lowell Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowell Elementary School?
Lowell Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lowell Elementary School offer ?
Lowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowell Elementary School part of?
Lowell Elementary School is part of Brainerd Public School District.
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