Lowell Elementary

Public K-6

 171 N. Poplar Ave.
       Fresno, CA  93701-1743


(559) 457-3020

District: Fresno Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4877th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,825 Help


Students who attend Lowell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tehipite Middle
High:    Roosevelt High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.9 Help
Number of students:  339

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.1%
African American:
6.5%
White:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.8% Help


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Compare Details Lowell Elementary ranks worse than 83.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 49th among 68 ranked elementary schools in the Fresno Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.79. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.1%), African American (6.5%), White (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary is 21.9. 59 elementary schools in the Fresno Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lowell Elementary is $8,825, which is the 30th highest among 68 elementary schools in the Fresno Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lowell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell Elementary 4877th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Lowell Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fresno Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Fresno Unified 1130th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lowell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 9.11 4714th 4809 2.0%
2005 8.82 4703rd 4822 2.5%
2006 12.08 4533rd 4818 5.9%
2007 14.30 4690th 5113 8.3%
2008 12.52 4792nd 5113 6.3%
2009 12.76 4863rd 5193 6.4%
2010 16.83 4793rd 5314 9.8%
2011 12.31 5110th 5377 5.0%
2012 17.60 4804th 5390 10.9%
2013 21.54 4627th 5530 16.3%
2015 23.52 4289th 5611 23.6%
2016 25.11 4167th 5614 25.8%
2017 40.96 3043rd 5692 46.5%
2018 50.94 2521st 5662 55.5%
2019 33.72 3639th 5789 37.1%
2022 21.12 4731st 5883 19.6%
2023 19.79 4860th 5848 16.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.66 295th 3246 90.9%
2019 54.72 1008th 3275 69.2%
2022 49.00 1250th 3311 62.2%
2023 49.77 1205th 3240 62.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.92 1399th 5084 72.5%
2019 45.00 2744th 5173 47.0%
2022 30.51 3795th 5264 27.9%
2023 27.01 4145th 5355 22.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Lowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.66 2909th 5413 46.3%
2019 35.23 3395th 5492 38.2%
2022 18.57 4839th 5635 14.1%
2023 21.49 4547th 5595 18.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.90 1941st 5431 64.3%
2019 31.71 3646th 5510 33.8%
2022 25.40 4200th 5663 25.8%
2023 19.21 4772nd 5627 15.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.87 1289th 4830 73.3%
2019 51.10 2213th 4963 55.4%
2022 31.50 3568th 5084 29.8%
2023 30.25 3668th 5079 27.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Lowell Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Lowell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 29 48 139 272 1 n/a n/a 0 489
1989 26 31 170 277 2 n/a n/a 0 506
1990 28 31 186 282 1 n/a n/a 0 528
1991 33 57 296 421 1 n/a n/a 0 808
1992 38 38 291 450 3 n/a n/a 0 820
1993 29 44 306 427 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1994 28 57 306 426 1 n/a n/a 0 818
1995 24 44 211 530 3 n/a n/a 0 812
1996 24 44 211 530 3 n/a n/a 0 812
1997 26 48 157 492 6 n/a n/a 0 729
1998 44 45 141 475 3 n/a n/a 0 708
1999 32 43 106 505 6 n/a n/a 0 692
2000 36 47 122 495 3 n/a n/a 0 703
2001 49 37 92 481 4 n/a n/a 0 663
2002 51 53 89 433 9 n/a n/a 0 635
2003 51 53 89 433 9 n/a n/a 0 635
2004 31 61 92 462 7 n/a n/a 0 653
2005 28 55 60 447 7 n/a n/a 0 597
2006 30 59 36 376 5 n/a n/a 0 506
2007 16 44 19 387 8 n/a n/a 0 474
2008 19 36 23 348 4 n/a n/a 0 430
2009 16 16 14 388 2 0 0 0 436
2010 15 33 23 410 3 1 0 0 485
2011 15 23 19 387 0 0 0 0 444
2012 17 21 11 399 3 0 1 0 452
2013 22 18 12 406 3 0 1 0 462
2014 21 16 14 434 2 1 3 0 491
2015 12 35 13 374 1 0 8 0 443
2016 13 26 7 392 1 0 5 0 444
2017 21 19 13 378 1 0 5 0 437
2018 17 28 12 397 1 0 10 0 465
2019 26 39 14 364 1 0 14 0 458
2020 20 34 12 357 3 0 9 0 435
2021 13 29 9 312 0 0 5 0 368
2022 11 30 7 267 0 0 7 0 322
2023 17 22 10 285 0 0 5 0 339

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lowell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 21.0 23.2 n/a
1989 506 20.0 25.3 n/a
1990 528 19.4 27.2 n/a
1991 808 34.8 23.2 n/a
1992 820 35.4 23.1 87
1993 806 31.3 25.8 64
1994 818 34.2 23.9 86.7
1995 812 35.3 23.0 87.8
1996 812 35.3 23.0 87.8
1997 729 32.0 22.8 94.9
1998 708 36.0 19.7 94.9
1999 692 36.8 18.8 94.9
2000 703 36.8 19.1 61.3
2001 663 33.0 20.1 99.5
2002 635 31.3 20.3 99.5
2003 635 31.3 20.3 99.5
2004 653 36.2 18.0 99.5
2005 597 32.7 18.3 99.5
2006 506 25.2 20.1 99.4
2007 474 24.0 19.8 99.4
2008 430 28.0 15.4 98.1
2009 436 21.0 18.2 97.7
2010 485 24.8 19.4 98.6
2011 444 n/a n/a 96.6
2012 452 22.5 20.0 n/a
2013 462 24.0 19.2 99.4
2014 491 23.0 21.3 98.2
2015 443 22.0 20.1 98.2
2016 444 18.0 24.6 96.2
2017 437 19.0 23.0 97.9
2018 465 19.0 24.4 97
2019 458 19.0 24.1 95
2020 435 n/a n/a 98.2
2021 368 8.7 42.1 99.2
2022 322 17.2 18.7 96.9
2023 339 15.4 21.9 96.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lowell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 489 21.0 23.2 n/a
1989 506 20.0 25.3 n/a
1990 528 19.4 27.2 n/a
1991 808 34.8 23.2 n/a
1992 820 35.4 23.1 87
1993 806 31.3 25.8 64
1994 818 34.2 23.9 86.7
1995 812 35.3 23.0 87.8
1996 812 35.3 23.0 87.8
1997 729 32.0 22.8 94.9
1998 708 36.0 19.7 94.9
1999 692 36.8 18.8 94.9
2000 703 36.8 19.1 61.3
2001 663 33.0 20.1 99.5
2002 635 31.3 20.3 99.5
2003 635 31.3 20.3 99.5
2004 653 36.2 18.0 99.5
2005 597 32.7 18.3 99.5
2006 506 25.2 20.1 99.4
2007 474 24.0 19.8 99.4
2008 430 28.0 15.4 98.1
2009 436 21.0 18.2 97.7
2010 485 24.8 19.4 98.6
2011 444 n/a n/a 96.6
2012 452 22.5 20.0 n/a
2013 462 24.0 19.2 99.4
2014 491 23.0 21.3 98.2
2015 443 22.0 20.1 98.2
2016 444 18.0 24.6 96.2
2017 437 19.0 23.0 97.9
2018 465 19.0 24.4 97
2019 458 19.0 24.1 95
2020 435 n/a n/a 98.2
2021 368 8.7 42.1 99.2
2022 322 17.2 18.7 96.9
2023 339 15.4 21.9 96.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Lowell Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201297.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%
201399.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201497.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201691.0%0.0%0.0%9.0%92.0%91.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lowell Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,825

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lowell Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3639th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4860th of 5848 Elementary schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Elementary)11.632.7
 21.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)39.129.7
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowell Elementary)18.325
 6.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)4433.8
 10.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Elementary)49.217.3
 31.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)39.128.5
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Elementary)44.311.8
 32.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)38.628.2
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Elementary)47.525
 22.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)37.632.9
 4.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Elementary)49.211.4
 37.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)28.421.8
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Lowell Elementary)19.14.4
 14.6%
   5th Grade Science (Fresno Unified)18.117.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Elementary)3430.6
 3.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Fresno Unified)37.935.4
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Elementary)24.522.5
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Fresno Unified)32.126.4
 5.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458339
 26%
African American3922
 43.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1410
 28.6%
Hispanic364285
 21.7%
Pacific Islander00
White2617
 34.6%
Two or More Races145
 64.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95%96.8%
 1.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Lowell Elementary.

Lowell Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.9% of California elementary schools.

Students at Lowell Elementary are 84% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% White, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Lowell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tehipite Middle
High : Roosevelt High


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