Lowell Elementary School

331 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lowell Elementary School, located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, is a historic institution that serves a diverse urban student population. As part of the Seattle Public Schools district, the school is known for its focus on inclusive education and community engagement. Its central location allows it to draw from a variety of neighborhoods, fostering a multicultural environment where staff emphasize social-emotional learning alongside core academic curricula.

The school is particularly recognized for its specialized programs, including serving as a regional site for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. This commitment to accessibility and inclusive classrooms defines much of Lowell's identity, as it integrates students of all abilities into a supportive, collaborative environment. With a dedicated PTA and strong neighborhood involvement, Lowell Elementary acts as a vital community hub that strives to balance academic rigor with a deep commitment to equity and individualized student support.

331

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	64
Hispanic	67
Black	97
Asian	40
Two or More	44
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	9

Black
97 (29.8 %)
Hispanic
67 (20.6 %)
White
64 (19.7 %)
Two or More
44 (13.5 %)
Asian
40 (12.3 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.8 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Seattle School District No. 1
Phone:	(206)252-3020
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 24

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lowell Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lowell Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	149	45%
Male	176	53.2%
Not Specified	6	1.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)