LOWELL ELEMENTARY

1700 SUNSHINE TERRACE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106

(505)764-2011

Lowell.aps.edu

246 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lowell Elementary School, located in the Southeast Heights area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, serves as a neighborhood hub for early childhood and elementary education. Part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for its diverse student body. The campus is situated near the University of New Mexico area, reflecting the vibrant and historical character of the surrounding community.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, often emphasizing community involvement and inclusive learning environments. Through its website, Lowell Elementary provides families with resources regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a community-focused institution, it aims to prepare its students for success in middle school by cultivating core competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics within a supportive, local setting.

246

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOWELL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	180
Black	13
Asian	5
Two or More	13
American Indian	20

Hispanic
180 (73.2 %)
American Indian
20 (8.1 %)
White
15 (6.1 %)
Black
13 (5.3 %)
Two or More
13 (5.3 %)
Asian
5 (2.0 %)

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:	ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(505)764-2011
Website:	http://Lowell.aps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
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 1

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LOWELL ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	46
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LOWELL ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	112	45.5%
Male	134	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)