Lowry Elementary School

11505 Country Hollow Dr
Tampa, FL 33635
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 767 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowry Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lowry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Lowry Elementary School's student population of 767 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
767 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Lowry Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowry Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#799 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
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64%
48%
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63%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
35%
36%
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Black
8%
21%
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White
42%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lowry Elementary School's ranking?
Lowry Elementary School is ranked #799 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lowry Elementary School often compared to?
Lowry Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsborough Of Math And Science, Westchase Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lowry Elementary School?
767 students attend Lowry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lowry Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowry Elementary School?
Lowry Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lowry Elementary School offer ?
Lowry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lowry Elementary School part of?
Lowry Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 64% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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