LOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lowell Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Waterloo Comm School District school district, located in Waterloo, IA with about 308 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Lowell Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lowell Elementary School, located at 1628 Washington St in Waterloo, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Waterloo Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Lowell Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, often emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and character-building initiatives that reflect the values of the surrounding Waterloo community.

The school plays an active role in its neighborhood, functioning as a hub for local families and community engagement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Lowell Elementary often prioritizes building strong partnerships between educators, parents, and community members to ensure students have the resources they need to thrive. With its commitment to inclusive education, the school works to accommodate a diverse student body, striving to bridge achievement gaps and provide every child with the tools necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and structured environment.

For more information, contact Lowell Elementary School at (319) 433-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.