Lowry Elementary School

School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C

lowry.dpsk12.org

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lowry Elementary School, located in the historic Lowry neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, serves as a central hub for the local community within the Denver Public Schools (DPS) district. The school is known for its commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. Its curriculum is designed to cater to a wide range of student needs, often integrating project-based learning and enrichment opportunities that leverage the unique resources of the surrounding area.

The school is highly regarded for its collaborative culture, fostering strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider neighborhood. As a fixture in a community that transformed from a former Air Force base into a vibrant residential area, Lowry Elementary benefits from a diverse student body and a strong emphasis on community values. With a focus on fostering "whole-child" development, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success by balancing high academic expectations with a supportive and engaging classroom atmosphere.

400

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowry Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	125
Black	153
Asian	6
Two or More	29
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Black
153 (38.3%)
Hispanic
125 (31.2%)
White
81 (20.3%)
Two or More
29 (7.2%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C
Phone:	(720)424-5910
Website:	http://lowry.dpsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 35

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 55