LOWRANCE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lowrance Elementary/Middle is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 910 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 50 teachers, Lowrance Elementary/Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Lowrance Elementary/Middle School is a public school located in the Hickory Hill area of Memphis, Tennessee, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Shelby County Schools (SCS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school provides educational programming that bridges the gap between primary and middle school years, focusing on foundational academic skills and student development. The school’s mission aligns with the broader district goals of preparing students for high school success by emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and character building within a supportive learning environment.
As a member of the Shelby County Schools network, Lowrance benefits from the district’s comprehensive resources, including access to standardized curriculum, technology integration, and extracurricular support. The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding residential community, working to engage families and foster a consistent educational experience for students as they transition from elementary grades into their early adolescent years. For parents and community members, the school serves as a key pillar in the Memphis educational landscape, striving to maintain academic standards and provide equitable opportunities for all learners in the 38125 zip code.
For more information, contact Lowrance Elementary/Middle at (901) 759-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 759-3000
http://www.scsk12.org
LOWRANCE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Memphis, TN with about 910 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools
- Total Students:
- 910
- Teachers:
- 50.6
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 910 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LOWRANCE ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 82% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 82.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- White
- 1.6%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
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.