LOWMAN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Lowman Hill Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Topeka Public Schools school district, located in Topeka, KS with about 312 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 24 teachers, Lowman Hill Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Lowman Hill Elementary School is a public school located in Topeka, Kansas, serving students within the Topeka Public Schools (USD 501) district. Situated on SW Garfield Avenue, the school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood and focuses on providing foundational education to its diverse student population. Like many schools in the district, Lowman Hill emphasizes core academic competencies while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student growth, character development, and community engagement.

As a member of the Topeka Public Schools system, Lowman Hill benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to closing achievement gaps and preparing students for future academic success. The school maintains a strong partnership with families and the surrounding community, utilizing its central location to create a consistent learning environment. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding school activities, district policies, and academic calendars through the official Topeka Public Schools website.

For more information, contact Lowman Hill Elem at (785) 235-7060 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1101 SW Garfield Ave
Topeka, KS 66604-1311
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LOWMAN HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Topeka, KS with about 312 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
312
Teachers:
24.3
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 312 students

White
36.5%
Hispanic/Latino
31.7%
Black or African American
17.0%
Two or more races
10.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.6%
Asian
0.3%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.