Lowell School

www.mcpsmt.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4

354 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lowell School, located at 1200 Sherwood Street in Missoula, Montana, is a neighborhood elementary school serving the Missoula County Public Schools district. It is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students. Situated in a residential area, the school serves as a central hub for families in the neighborhood, emphasizing academic growth alongside the social and emotional development of its student body.

As part of the Missoula public education system, Lowell School focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The school is recognized for its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which help create a collaborative atmosphere. By integrating traditional instruction with various extracurricular opportunities, Lowell School strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become engaged and responsible members of their local community.

354

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowell School
Demographic	Student Count
White	275
Hispanic	10
Black	19
Asian	3
Two or More	20
American Indian	27

White
275 (77.7%)
American Indian
27 (7.6%)
Two or More
20 (5.6%)
Black
19 (5.4%)
Hispanic
10 (2.8%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Missoula Elem
Phone:	(406)542-4040
Website:	http://www.mcpsmt.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=4
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 18

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 53