Lowes Elementary School (Closed 2023)

6775 State Route 440
Lowes, KY 42061
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lowes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
239 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KY)
(20-21)
45-49%
30%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
45-49%
42%

Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
21-39%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1

Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
15%
10%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Black
1%
11%

Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
80%
71%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
4%
6%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
20%
0.34

Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21) âš  COVID-19 impacted
5.9%
36.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
55%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Lowes Elementary School?
239 students attend Lowes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lowes Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowes Elementary School?
Lowes Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lowes Elementary School offer ?
Lowes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lowes Elementary School part of?
Lowes Elementary School is part of Graves County School District.

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