School Overview
Lowell Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the Lowell neighborhood in Fresno, California, serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Fresno Unified School District, the campus functions as a vital community hub in a historic urban area, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction and social-emotional support to a diverse student population. The school is known for its commitment to student success despite the socioeconomic challenges often faced by the surrounding neighborhood, and it frequently participates in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving literacy, mathematics proficiency, and student engagement.

Beyond academics, Lowell Elementary emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and student well-being. Because of its location in a densely populated section of Fresno, the school often serves as a focal point for local families, working to create a safe and nurturing environment that fosters learning. The school culture is generally characterized by a dedicated staff striving to meet the unique needs of its students, utilizing various programs to bridge achievement gaps and encourage a sense of school pride and community responsibility among the children.
325
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowell Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White6
Hispanic275
Black24
Asian12
Two or More8
  • Hispanic
    275 (84.6%)
  • Black
    24 (7.4%)
  • Asian
    12 (3.7%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.5%)
  • White
    6 (1.8%)
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: Fresno Unified
Phone: (559)457-3020
Website: http://go.fresnou.org/lowell
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 263
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 51
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 45
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 35
Grade 4 39
Grade 5 53
Grade 6 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lowell Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten70
Grade 145
Grade 242
Grade 335
Grade 439
Grade 553
Grade 641
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lowell Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15447.4%
Male17152.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)