Lowes Island Elementary School

20755 Whitewater Dr
Sterling, VA 20165
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 528 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 5% in VA
  • : 90% (Top 10%)
  • : 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:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Lowes Island Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
528 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Lowes Island Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,773 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)
#74 out of 1773 schools
(Top 5%)
90%
68%
(20-21)
85-89%
69%
(20-21)
80-89%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
8%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
5%
21%
White
51%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
(22-23)
15.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lowes Island Elementary School's ranking?
Lowes Island Elementary School is ranked #74 out of 1,773 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?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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?
528 students attend Lowes Island Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Lowes Island Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowes Island Elementary School?
Lowes Island Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than 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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 90% (Top 10%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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