Lowell Elementary

www.gaston.k12.nc.us/lowell

367 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lowell Elementary School, located at 1500 Power Drive in Lowell, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Gaston County Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a larger district system, it benefits from the resources and curriculum standards established by Gaston County Schools, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school maintains an active connection with the surrounding Lowell community, fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and families. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with essential information regarding academic programs, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities. With its commitment to student achievement and community engagement, Lowell Elementary serves as a key educational anchor for the families within the town of Lowell.

367

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowell Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	74
Black	72
Asian	20
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
177 (48.2%)
Hispanic
74 (20.2%)
Black
72 (19.6%)
Two or More
22 (6.0%)
Asian
20 (5.4%)
American Indian
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:	Gaston County Schools
Phone:	(704)836-9118
Website:	http://www.gaston.k12.nc.us/lowell
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
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 29

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 53

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lowell Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	53

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lowell Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	46.6%
Male	196	53.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)