Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lowe Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lowe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Lowe Elementary School's student population of 567 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lowe Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowe Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#53 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
23%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
12%
11%
White
52%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowe Elementary School's ranking?
Lowe Elementary School is ranked #53 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Lowe Elementary School often compared to?
Lowe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stopher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Lowe Elementary School?
567 students attend Lowe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Lowe Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowe Elementary School?
Lowe Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lowe Elementary School offer ?
Lowe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowe Elementary School part of?
Lowe Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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