School Overview
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.
513
Total Students
38.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowes Island Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White289
Hispanic62
Black22
Asian103
Two or More36
American Indian1
  • White
    289 (56.3 %)
  • Asian
    103 (20.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    62 (12.1 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (7.0 %)
  • Black
    22 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Loudoun County Public Schools
Phone: (571)434-4450
Website: http://www.lcps.org/lowesisland
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 9
Kindergarten 88
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 80
Grade 3 91
Grade 4 75
Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lowes Island Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten9
Kindergarten88
Grade 186
Grade 280
Grade 391
Grade 475
Grade 584
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lowes Island Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24748.1%
Male26651.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)