Lowell Elementary School

lowell.bellinghamschools.org/

338 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lowell Elementary School, located in the York neighborhood of Bellingham, Washington, is a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Bellingham Public School District, the school is known for its focus on creating a supportive and inclusive environment for students in grades K-5. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while integrating social-emotional learning, aiming to prepare students not just for middle school, but for long-term success in a diverse and evolving world.

The school is particularly recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. Its location in a historic neighborhood fosters a walkable, close-knit atmosphere where staff and families often collaborate on enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing a "whole child" approach, Lowell Elementary strives to maintain a balance between rigorous instruction and the physical, social, and creative development of its student body.

338

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lowell Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	43
Black	5
Asian	11
Two or More	35
American Indian	4

White
239 (70.9%)
Hispanic
43 (12.8%)
Two or More
35 (10.4%)
Asian
11 (3.3%)
Black
5 (1.5%)
American Indian
4 (1.2%)

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:	N/A
District:	Bellingham School District
Phone:	(360)676-6430
Website:	http://lowell.bellinghamschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	94
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 1

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 57