Lowrie Elem School

397 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Lowrie Elementary School, located at 264 Oak St in Elgin, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the School District U-46, the second-largest school district in Illinois. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Lowrie focuses on foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

Beyond its academic focus, Lowrie Elementary is dedicated to building strong partnerships between the school, families, and the surrounding Elgin community. The school offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the educational experience and provide students with a sense of belonging. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential and prepare for success in their future academic endeavors.

397

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowrie Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	341
Black	25
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	4

Hispanic
341 (86.1%)
Black
25 (6.3%)
White
18 (4.5%)
Two or More
6 (1.5%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Asian
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:	SD U-46
Phone:	(847)888-5260
Website:	http://schools.u-46.org/lowrie
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lowrie Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lowrie Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	192	48.4%
Male	204	51.4%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)