Serving 689 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 689 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Zel & Mary Lowman Elementary serves the northern part of Las Vegas, NV, covering an area of approximately 19.5 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School's student population of 689 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
689 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Rankings
Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
40%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.9%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School's ranking?
Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School is ranked #646 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School often compared to?
Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like French Doris Elementary School, Rhodes Betsy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School?
689 students attend Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School?
Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School offer ?
Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School part of?
Lowman Mary & Zel Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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