Lowell Elementary School

538 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Lowell Elementary School, located at 1628 Washington St in Waterloo, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Waterloo Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Lowell Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, often emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and character-building initiatives that reflect the values of the surrounding Waterloo community.

The school plays an active role in its neighborhood, functioning as a hub for local families and community engagement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Lowell Elementary often prioritizes building strong partnerships between educators, parents, and community members to ensure students have the resources they need to thrive. With its commitment to inclusive education, the school works to accommodate a diverse student body, striving to bridge achievement gaps and provide every child with the tools necessary to reach their full potential within a safe and structured environment.
538
Total Students
42.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowell Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White145
Hispanic128
Black145
Asian24
Two or More64
American Indian1
Pacific Islander31
  • White
    145 (27.0%)
  • Black
    145 (27.0%)
  • Hispanic
    128 (23.8%)
  • Two or More
    64 (11.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    31 (5.8%)
  • Asian
    24 (4.5%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Waterloo Comm School District
Phone: (319)433-1900
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 333
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 86
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 146
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 75
Grade 2 68
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lowell Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten146
Kindergarten86
Grade 175
Grade 268
Grade 351
Grade 448
Grade 564
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lowell Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25046.5%
Male28853.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)