Lowell International Elementary

www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us

213 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lowell International Elementary, located on the south side of Milwaukee, is a public school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, it focuses on the Primary Years Programme (PYP), which emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to develop students’ intellectual, personal, and social skills. The school aims to create globally-minded learners by encouraging students to explore real-world issues, think critically, and become active, responsible members of their community.

In addition to its academic core, Lowell is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. The school offers a range of programs and extracurricular activities intended to enrich the student experience, including a strong emphasis on character development and international perspectives. By partnering with families and the surrounding neighborhood, Lowell International Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, fostering both academic excellence and a lifelong love of learning.

213

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowell International Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	116
Black	37
Asian	22
Two or More	12

Hispanic
116 (54.5 %)
Black
37 (17.4 %)
White
26 (12.2 %)
Asian
22 (10.3 %)
Two or More
12 (5.6 %)

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:	Milwaukee School District
Phone:	(414)304-6600
Website:	http://www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	213
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 21

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lowell International Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	30
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lowell International Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	106	49.8%
Male	107	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)