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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 145 |
| Hispanic | 128 |
| Black | 145 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More | 64 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 31 |
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White145 (27.0%)
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Black145 (27.0%)
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Hispanic128 (23.8%)
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Two or More64 (11.9%)
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Pacific Islander31 (5.8%)
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Asian24 (4.5%)
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American Indian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 146 |
| Kindergarten | 86 |
| Grade 1 | 75 |
| Grade 2 | 68 |
| Grade 3 | 51 |
| Grade 4 | 48 |
| Grade 5 | 64 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 250 | 46.5% |
| Male | 288 | 53.5% |
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