LOWELL ELEMENTARY

brainerdlowell.ss12.sharpschool.com/

342 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Lowell Elementary, located at 704 3rd Ave NE in Brainerd, Minnesota, serves as a primary educational institution within the Brainerd Public Schools district (ISD 181). The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for elementary-aged students, emphasizing both academic development and the personal growth of its pupils. By leveraging the resources of the larger Brainerd district, Lowell Elementary strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Brainerd community, functioning as a hub for local families and educational initiatives. Lowell Elementary focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while also promoting social-emotional learning and community involvement. For those seeking specific details regarding school schedules, extracurricular activities, or district-wide policies, the official school website (http://www.isd181.org/lws/) serves as the primary portal for communication between the school staff, parents, and the broader community.

342

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOWELL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	308
Hispanic	10
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

White
308 (90.1 %)
Two or More
21 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.9 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(218)454-6550
Website:	http://brainerdlowell.ss12.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 47

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 74