Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowell Elementary School's student population of 276 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
276 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lowell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowell Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1133 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
7%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
4%
12%
White
68%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowell Elementary School's ranking?
Lowell Elementary School is ranked #1133 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Lowell Elementary School often compared to?
Lowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piedmont 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 45% MN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Lowell Elementary School?
276 students attend Lowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Lowell Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowell Elementary School?
Lowell Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowell Elementary School offer ?
Lowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lowell Elementary School part of?
Lowell Elementary School is part of Duluth Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Lowell Elementary School located?
Lowell Elementary School is located in the Kenwood neighborhood of Duluth, MN. There are 1 other public schools located in Kenwood.
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