Lowell Elementary School

www.phxschools.org/lowell

282 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lowell Elementary School, located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Phoenix Elementary School District. Situated at 1121 South 3rd Avenue, the school is deeply embedded in the local community, reflecting the diverse and vibrant culture of downtown Phoenix. It is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of its student population, fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage critically and creatively. Through its partnership with the broader district, Lowell Elementary utilizes various resources and programs to bolster literacy, mathematics, and STEM education. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and high academic standards, the school aims to empower its students to become active, lifelong learners and responsible citizens within their community.

282

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	234
Black	35
Two or More	3
American Indian	6

Hispanic
234 (83.0%)
Black
35 (12.4%)
American Indian
6 (2.1%)
White
4 (1.4%)
Two or More
3 (1.1%)

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:	No
District:	Phoenix Elementary District (4256)
Phone:	(602)257-3902
Website:	http://www.phxschools.org/lowell
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 34

Grade 7 35

Grade 8 41