Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lowry Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in Denver, CO, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 1.1-mile average distance from the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away, typically resulting in a 5-10 minute drive.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowry Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lowry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowry Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1105 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Aviator
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowry Elementary School's ranking?
Lowry Elementary School is ranked #1105 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Lowry Elementary School?
400 students attend Lowry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lowry Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lowry Elementary School offer ?
Lowry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowry Elementary School part of?
Lowry Elementary School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
In what neighborhood is Lowry Elementary School located?
Lowry Elementary School is located in the East neighborhood of Denver, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in East.
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