S Ray Lowder Elementary School

350 Kennedy Dr
Lincolnton, NC 28092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, S Ray Lowder Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

S Ray Lowder Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

S Ray Lowder Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S Ray Lowder Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1537 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of S Ray Lowder Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of S Ray Lowder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of S Ray Lowder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of S Ray Lowder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of S Ray Lowder Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in S Ray Lowder Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in S Ray Lowder Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in S Ray Lowder Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
56%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in S Ray Lowder Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in S Ray Lowder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in S Ray Lowder Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of S Ray Lowder Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in S Ray Lowder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in S Ray Lowder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is S Ray Lowder Elementary School's ranking?
S Ray Lowder Elementary School is ranked #1537 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are S Ray Lowder Elementary School often compared to?
S Ray Lowder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Battleground Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend S Ray Lowder Elementary School?
291 students attend S Ray Lowder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of S Ray Lowder Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S Ray Lowder Elementary School?
S Ray Lowder Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does S Ray Lowder Elementary School offer ?
S Ray Lowder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is S Ray Lowder Elementary School part of?
S Ray Lowder Elementary School is part of Lincoln County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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