Summary:
Zip code 72745 in Lowell, Arkansas, is served by two public elementary schools, Elza R. Tucker Elementary School and Lowell Elementary School, both part of the Rogers School District, which is ranked in the top 25% of Arkansas districts.
While both schools are strong performers, they offer distinct academic profiles. Elza R. Tucker Elementary is the larger school with 626 students and boasts a slightly higher overall state ranking (134th vs. 148th). It demonstrates balanced strength across all subjects, with proficiency rates above 48% in English Language Arts, Reading, Math, and Science. Tucker also benefits from significantly higher per-student spending ($16,527) and a lower student-teacher ratio (12.4:1). In contrast, Lowell Elementary is a math powerhouse, achieving an exceptional 60.1% overall math proficiency rate—the highest single-subject score in the zip code and well above the district and state averages. This is particularly impressive given that Lowell serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (63.86% free/reduced lunch) and spends $4,960 less per student. Despite these challenges, Lowell nearly matches Tucker in overall ranking, suggesting highly efficient resource use and targeted instruction.
A key finding is the "4th grade slump" at Lowell Elementary, where performance drops dramatically across all subjects before rebounding in 5th grade—a pattern worth investigating. Both schools showed strong year-over-year improvement from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, with Tucker gaining 12 points in Science and Lowell improving 11 points in Math. For parents, the choice may come down to a child's specific needs: Tucker offers consistent, well-rounded performance with more resources, while Lowell delivers exceptional math results and remarkable efficiency despite higher economic challenges.
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