Lowell Elementary School

1700 Sunshine Terrace Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106

(School attendance zone shown in map)

Tel: (505) 764-2011

lowell.aps.edu

Lowell Elementary School serves 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 21%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New Mexico state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Mexico state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5%
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Lowell Elementary School's student population of 229 students has declined by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

229 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Lowell Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Lowell Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Lowell Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NM)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

≤5%

21%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

6-9%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lowell Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

10%

12%

This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Lowell Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Asian

Hispanic

70%

62%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Lowell Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

21%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.49

0.57

This chart display the diversity score of Lowell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

73%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Mexico by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Albuquerque Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lowell Elementary School's ranking?

Lowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% NM state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% NM state average).

How many students attend Lowell Elementary School?

229 students attend Lowell Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

70% of Lowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 12:1, which is lower than the New Mexico state average of 14:1.

What grades does Lowell Elementary School offer ?

Lowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Lowell Elementary School part of?

Lowell Elementary School is part of Albuquerque Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5%
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NM Dept. of Education