Lowell SD 71 School District

65 S Pioneer St
Lowell, OR 97452-9721
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 860 students in Lowell SD 71 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Oregon.
Public Elementary Schools in Lowell SD 71 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public elementary school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,021 Schools
# Students
1,038 Students
367,096 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
21,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lowell SD 71 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#109 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
24%
31%
40%
44%
29%
30%
79%
81.3%
(2022-23)
54.4%
43.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.60
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
26%
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
81%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,862 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,735 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$11,633 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$12,018 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,862
$21,572
Spending / Student
$15,735
$22,286

Best Lowell SD 71 School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 S Moss St
Lowell, OR 97452
(541) 285-0043
Gr: K-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lundy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
45 S Moss St
Lowell, OR 97452
(541) 937-2105
Gr: K-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Bridge Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
60 S Pioneer St
Lowell, OR 97452
(541) 937-5200
Gr: K-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Recent Articles

How Often Does Your Child's School Change Teachers Between Grade Levels?
How Often Does Your Child's School Change Teachers Between Grade Levels?
Learn how teacher movement between grade levels affects continuity, experience, instruction, and school stability, plus the questions parents should ask about staffing patterns before choosing a public school today.
The School Pickup Test: What Arrival and Dismissal Reveal About a Public School
The School Pickup Test: What Arrival and Dismissal Reveal About a Public School
Discover what school arrival and dismissal reveal about safety, supervision, organization, communication, student behavior, transportation, and school climate before choosing the right public school for your child and family.
Should Siblings Attend the Same Public School?
Should Siblings Attend the Same Public School?
Should siblings attend the same public school? Learn when academic needs, learning styles, programs, social fit, support services, and individual interests may make different schools better choices for children.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,038 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 79% (Top 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Quick Links