Lowell Elementary School serves 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
212 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
43%
13%
Black
9%
7%
White
33%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lowell Elementary School?
212 students attend Lowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowell Elementary School?
Lowell Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowell Elementary School offer ?
Lowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lowell Elementary School part of?
Lowell Elementary School is part of Sioux City Community School District.
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