Lowell Elementary School

319 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lowell Elementary, located in the North End neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington, serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As a part of the Tacoma Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a community-focused learning environment. Its location near the historic Proctor District allows it to integrate well with the surrounding neighborhood, fostering a strong sense of local engagement and support from nearby residents and families.

Academically, Lowell is known for its commitment to inclusive education and a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes both core subjects and the social-emotional development of its students. The school actively promotes a culture of collaboration, often hosting events that encourage parental involvement and community participation. With a mission to prepare students for future success, Lowell works to provide a stable, supportive atmosphere where children are encouraged to build both academic competence and strong character.

319

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	39
Black	11
Asian	13
Two or More	46
Pacific Islander	1

White
209 (65.5 %)
Two or More
46 (14.4 %)
Hispanic
39 (12.2 %)
Asian
13 (4.1 %)
Black
11 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-7200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lowell Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lowell Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	46.1%
Male	172	53.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)