Fort Lowell Elementary School serves 226 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Arizona state average of 77%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
77%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
57%
47%
Black
12%
6%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% AZ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% AZ state average).
How many students attend Fort Lowell Elementary School?
226 students attend Fort Lowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Fort Lowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Lowell Elementary School?
Fort Lowell Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Lowell Elementary School offer ?
Fort Lowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fort Lowell Elementary School part of?
Fort Lowell Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
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