Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowell Elementary School's student population of 373 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lowell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowell Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1051 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
7%
9%
White
65%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowell Elementary School's ranking?
Lowell Elementary School is ranked #1051 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Lowell Elementary School often compared to?
Lowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit View Elementary School, Meadowbrook Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Lowell Elementary School?
373 students attend Lowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Lowell Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowell Elementary School?
Lowell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lowell Elementary School offer ?
Lowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowell Elementary School part of?
Lowell Elementary School is part of Waukesha School District.
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