James Russell Lowell

www.watertown.k12.ma.us/lowell/

355 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The James Russell Lowell Elementary School, located at 175 Orchard Street in Watertown, Massachusetts, serves as a cornerstone of the local public school district. As a community-focused institution, it is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children in the early elementary grades, providing a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts while encouraging curiosity and critical thinking.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the Lowell School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and home-school collaboration. By leveraging its resources within the Watertown Public Schools system, the school works to ensure that all students have access to equitable learning opportunities and a well-rounded educational experience. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a dedicated staff, the Lowell School strives to create a nurturing space where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners and active, responsible members of their community.

355

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Russell Lowell
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	89
Black	10
Asian	29
Two or More	42

White
185 (52.1 %)
Hispanic
89 (25.1 %)
Two or More
42 (11.8 %)
Asian
29 (8.2 %)
Black
10 (2.8 %)

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:	Watertown
Phone:	(617)926-7770
Website:	http://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/lowell/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	355
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 55

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 58