Lowell Elementary School vs. Taft Elementary School
Should you attend Lowell Elementary School or Taft Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Lowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Taft Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lowell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Taft Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
295 students
270 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 709 schools in ID
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#637 out of 709 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
9
Kindergarten Students
47
43
Grade 1 Students
41
33
Grade 2 Students
53
37
Grade 3 Students
40
39
Grade 4 Students
40
34
Grade 5 Students
36
37
Grade 6 Students
37
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
3%
20%
% White
80%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
96%
