LOWES ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Lowes Island Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools school district, located in Sterling, VA with about 649 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Lowes Island Elementary 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.
Lowes Island Elementary School is a public school located in the Cascades community of Sterling, Virginia, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) system, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment. The school prioritizes the "whole child" approach, emphasizing not only core curriculum subjects like mathematics, reading, and science but also the social-emotional development and personal character of its students.
The school is known for its strong community involvement and active parent-teacher association, which helps facilitate a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. Its location in the scenic, residential Lowes Island area contributes to a close-knit neighborhood atmosphere, where staff and families collaborate to maintain high standards of learning. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school, Lowes Island Elementary consistently strives to leverage modern instructional strategies and resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body.
For more information, contact Lowes Island Elementary at (571) 434-4450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sterling, VA 20165
(571) 434-4450
LOWES ISLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Sterling, VA with about 649 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Loudoun County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 649
- Teachers:
- 36.67
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 649 students
- White
- 61.8%
- Asian
- 18.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.9%
- Black or African American
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.5%
- Male
- 54.5%
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.