Lowes Island Elementary School

20755 Whitewater Dr
Sterling, VA 20165
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowes Island Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 5% in VA
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lowes Island Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Lowes Island Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

Lowes Island Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowes Island Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#65 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
(20-21)
85-89%
54%
(20-21)
85-89%
69%
(20-21)
80-89%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
8%
Hispanic
14%
19%
Black
6%
22%
White
52%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lowes Island Elementary School's ranking?
Lowes Island Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Lowes Island Elementary School often compared to?
Lowes Island Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Algonkian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Lowes Island Elementary School?
541 students attend Lowes Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lowes Island Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowes Island Elementary School?
Lowes Island Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowes Island Elementary School offer ?
Lowes Island Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lowes Island Elementary School part of?
Lowes Island Elementary School is part of Loudoun County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 541 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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