Lowell Elementary School

5201 E. Brd.way
Long Beach, CA 90803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lowell Elementary School serves 534 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 10% in CA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 82%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Lowell Elementary School's student population of 534 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
534 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lowell Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
82%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
27%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
52%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.65
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Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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 California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Lowell Elementary School often compared to?
Lowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Naples Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lowell Elementary School?
534 students attend Lowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lowell Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 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 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lowell Elementary School offer ?
Lowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lowell Elementary School part of?
Lowell Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 68% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 82%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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