S Ray Lowder Elementary

www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/srl/

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

S. Ray Lowder Elementary, located in Lincolnton, North Carolina, is a public school serving students in the Lincoln County Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential 21st-century skills. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the faculty and staff work to ensure that each child receives personalized instruction tailored to their unique needs, preparing them for success in both middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, S. Ray Lowder Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the holistic development of its students. The school encourages active partnership with parents and local stakeholders to create a cohesive educational ecosystem that promotes inclusivity and excellence. With a variety of extracurricular opportunities and a dedicated focus on building a positive school culture, the institution strives to be a cornerstone of the Lincolnton community where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

291

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for S Ray Lowder Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	46
Black	42
Asian	7
Two or More	34

White
162 (55.7 %)
Hispanic
46 (15.8 %)
Black
42 (14.4 %)
Two or More
34 (11.7 %)
Asian
7 (2.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lincoln County Schools
Phone:	(704)735-2741
Website:	http://www.lincoln.k12.nc.us/srl/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 49