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Lowell Elementary School

810 Mr. Dahl Dr
Tacoma, WA 98403
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Top 5%
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lowell Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5% in WA
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lowell Elementary School's student population of 333 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
333 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lowell Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowell Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#34 out of 2113 schools
(Top 5%)
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80-84%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
9%
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Hispanic
14%
26%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
62%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Lowell Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Two or more races
18%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Lowell Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lowell Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowell Elementary School's ranking?
Lowell Elementary School is ranked #34 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Lowell Elementary School?
333 students attend Lowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lowell Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowell Elementary School?
Lowell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lowell Elementary School offer ?
Lowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lowell Elementary School part of?
Lowell Elementary School is part of Tacoma School District.
In what neighborhood is Lowell Elementary School located?
Lowell Elementary School is located in the North End neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 5 other public schools located in North End.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 333 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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