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Lowell Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5Virtual
1628 Washington St, Waterloo, IA 50702 · (319) 433-1900 · Part of Waterloo Community School District
Students
538
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
78%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Lowell Elementary School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 26 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 85.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency42%
State average 64.2%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 67.8%
Location
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1628 Washington St, Waterloo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K146
Kindergarten86
Grade 175
Grade 268
Grade 351
Grade 448
Grade 564
Enrollment over time
290’20
270’21
513’22
480’23
538’24
Up 85.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 27%Black 27%Hispanic 24%Two or more races 12%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 6%Asian 4%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.