Lowell Elementary

285 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lowell Elementary School, located at 625 S. Seventh St. in San Jose, California, is a public school serving the local community within the San Jose Unified School District. Positioned in the heart of the downtown area, the school is situated in a historically significant neighborhood, providing students with proximity to urban resources and cultural landmarks. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that caters to a diverse student body, aiming to provide a solid educational foundation for elementary-aged children.

The school is known for its commitment to academic development and community engagement. By utilizing the resources provided by the San Jose Unified School District, Lowell Elementary implements curriculum standards designed to prepare students for middle school transition and beyond. The campus serves as a central hub for families in the area, often emphasizing inclusivity and student-centered growth to help young learners navigate their formative years within a structured and collaborative educational setting.

285

Total Students

11.3

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	256
Black	6
Asian	10
Two or More	2

Hispanic
256 (89.8 %)
White
11 (3.9 %)
Asian
10 (3.5 %)
Black
6 (2.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Jose Unified
Phone:	(408)535-6243
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 48