Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lowes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
80%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Lowes Elementary School?
239 students attend Lowes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Lowes Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowes Elementary School?
Lowes Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lowes Elementary School offer ?
Lowes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lowes Elementary School part of?
Lowes Elementary School is part of Graves County School District.
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