Serving 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lowrie Primary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 478 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lowrie Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lowrie Primary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
478 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lowrie Primary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowrie Primary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#165 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
27%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
56%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowrie Primary School's ranking?
Lowrie Primary School is ranked #165 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Lowrie Primary School often compared to?
Lowrie Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boones Ferry Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Lowrie Primary School?
478 students attend Lowrie Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Lowrie Primary School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowrie Primary School?
Lowrie Primary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lowrie Primary School offer ?
Lowrie Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lowrie Primary School part of?
Lowrie Primary School is part of West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3j School District.
In what neighborhood is Lowrie Primary School located?
Lowrie Primary School is located in the Far West neighborhood of Wilsonville, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Far West.
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