Lowell Elem School

School Overview
Lowell Elementary School, located at 3320 W. Hirsch St. in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a neighborhood public school serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district, the school functions as a community hub for the local area, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction while navigating the diverse needs of its student population. The school environment typically emphasizes a standard core curriculum, supplemented by various district initiatives aimed at fostering social-emotional learning and literacy development.

Like many schools in the Humboldt Park area, Lowell Elementary plays a vital role in its local community, often acting as a resource for families seeking neighborhood-based educational opportunities. The school’s mission generally aligns with the CPS framework of promoting equity, academic growth, and preparation for high school success. Parents and community members interested in specific programming, extracurricular activities, or current performance data are encouraged to consult the official Chicago Public Schools website or the school’s individual profile on the CPS School Locator for the most up-to-date metrics, including enrollment figures and academic ratings.
308
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowell Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic213
Black82
Two or More8
  • Hispanic
    213 (69.2 %)
  • Black
    82 (26.6 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.6 %)
  • White
    5 (1.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: City of Chicago SD 299
Phone: (773)534-4300
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 45
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 31
Grade 2 29
Grade 3 36
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 30
Grade 6 26
Grade 7 30
Grade 8 37

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lowell Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten45
Kindergarten20
Grade 131
Grade 229
Grade 336
Grade 424
Grade 530
Grade 626
Grade 730
Grade 837
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lowell Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13242.9%
Male17657.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)