Lowell Graded School

lgs.ncsuvt.org/

79 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lowell Village School is a public PK–8 educational institution located in the rural community of Lowell, Vermont. As part of the North Country Supervisory Union, the school serves a small student population, fostering a tight-knit environment where personalized attention and community involvement are emphasized. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while leveraging its location in the Northeast Kingdom to provide students with a connection to the surrounding natural landscape and local heritage.

The school operates with a focus on developing the "whole child," balancing core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities that prepare students for their transition to high school. By maintaining a small student-to-teacher ratio, Lowell Village School aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. Through its website and community engagement, the school acts as a central hub for Lowell families, prioritizing collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to ensure a stable and effective learning environment.

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

6.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowell Graded School
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	2

White
74 (93.7%)
Black
2 (2.5%)
Two or More
2 (2.5%)
Hispanic
1 (1.3%)

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:	Lowell School District
Phone:	(802)744-6641
Website:	http://lgs.ncsuvt.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	79
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 11

Kindergarten 4

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 7

Grade 4 8

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 10

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 8