Lowell Elementary

Public K-5

 700 S. Flower St.
       Santa Ana, CA  92703-4896


(714) 972-6300

District: Santa Ana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5718th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,652 Help


Students who attend Lowell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Willard Intermediate
High:    Santa Ana High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  476

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.7%
Asian:
0.6%
White:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.5% Help


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Compare Details Lowell Elementary ranks worse than 97.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks last among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.59. (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 (98.7%), Asian (0.6%), American Indian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.5% 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 19.8, which is the 16th best among 34 elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lowell Elementary is $7,652, which is the 17th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lowell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell Elementary 5718th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Lowell Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Homeless students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Santa Ana Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Ana Unified 1236th 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 7.42 4763rd 4809 1.0%
2005 8.57 4712th 4822 2.3%
2006 7.52 4718th 4818 2.1%
2007 9.64 4932nd 5113 3.5%
2008 11.34 4856th 5113 5.0%
2009 14.64 4756th 5193 8.4%
2010 16.17 4842nd 5314 8.9%
2011 22.41 4513th 5377 16.1%
2012 26.83 4175th 5390 22.5%
2013 26.51 4309th 5530 22.1%
2015 20.64 4560th 5611 18.7%
2016 14.12 5119th 5614 8.8%
2017 14.52 5158th 5692 9.4%
2018 15.45 5055th 5662 10.7%
2019 14.20 5296th 5789 8.5%
2022 16.72 5193rd 5883 11.7%
2023 9.59 5698th 5848 2.6%
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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 38.20 1860th 3246 42.7%
2019 37.81 1933rd 3275 41.0%
2022 32.50 2414th 3311 27.1%
2023 23.05 2985th 3240 7.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.01 1794th 2416 25.7%
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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 21.13 4397th 5084 13.5%
2019 19.80 4578th 5173 11.5%
2022 21.92 4504th 5264 14.4%
2023 10.70 5243rd 5355 2.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Lowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 9.81 334th 336 0.6%
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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 19.82 4557th 5413 15.8%
2019 16.78 4891st 5492 10.9%
2022 15.95 5097th 5635 9.5%
2023 10.68 5449th 5595 2.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.40 1622nd 2128 23.8%
2019 30.74 1757th 2585 32.0%
2022 23.65 1822nd 2227 18.2%
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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 12.59 5114th 5431 5.8%
2019 13.41 5157th 5510 6.4%
2022 19.03 4803rd 5663 15.2%
2023 10.08 5495th 5627 2.3%
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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 21.96 4115th 4830 14.8%
2019 20.29 4352nd 4963 12.3%
2022 23.56 4234th 5084 16.7%
2023 12.31 4923rd 5079 3.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 30 19 14 1221 0 n/a n/a 0 1284
1989 12 5 12 1322 0 n/a n/a 0 1351
1990 17 3 0 1298 0 n/a n/a 0 1318
1991 17 3 5 1287 0 n/a n/a 0 1312
1992 8 6 5 1345 0 n/a n/a 0 1364
1993 6 2 6 1090 0 n/a n/a 0 1104
1994 3 0 6 1176 0 n/a n/a 0 1185
1995 4 0 1 984 0 n/a n/a 0 989
1996 4 0 1 984 0 n/a n/a 0 989
1997 4 2 0 1058 0 n/a n/a 0 1064
1998 9 0 0 1018 0 n/a n/a 0 1027
1999 4 0 1 1013 0 n/a n/a 3 1021
2000 1 0 2 1044 0 n/a n/a 9 1056
2001 1 0 1 1054 0 n/a n/a 3 1059
2002 1 0 1 1090 0 n/a n/a 0 1092
2003 1 0 1 1090 0 n/a n/a 0 1092
2004 0 0 0 1048 0 n/a n/a 0 1048
2005 5 1 1 995 0 n/a n/a 27 1029
2006 2 1 1 927 0 n/a n/a 0 931
2007 1 1 0 903 0 n/a n/a 2 907
2008 4 n/a n/a 904 n/a n/a n/a 0 908
2009 3 0 0 887 0 0 2 0 892
2010 2 0 0 879 0 0 0 0 881
2011 1 0 0 885 0 0 0 0 886
2012 0 0 2 882 0 0 0 0 884
2013 0 1 1 862 0 0 0 0 864
2014 0 0 2 897 1 0 0 0 900
2015 0 0 1 913 1 0 0 0 915
2016 4 0 0 921 2 0 0 0 927
2017 3 0 1 842 1 0 0 0 847
2018 2 2 1 772 1 0 1 0 779
2019 1 2 3 700 2 0 1 0 709
2020 1 3 2 622 1 0 1 0 630
2021 2 3 3 564 0 0 1 0 573
2022 1 1 2 521 3 0 1 0 529
2023 1 1 3 470 1 0 0 0 476

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 1284 48.0 26.7 n/a
1989 1351 45.5 29.6 n/a
1990 1318 49.0 26.8 n/a
1991 1312 48.0 27.3 n/a
1992 1364 48.8 27.9 73.8
1993 1104 39.0 28.3 82.2
1994 1185 43.0 27.6 86.6
1995 989 37.0 26.7 91
1996 989 37.0 26.7 91
1997 1064 42.0 25.3 87.8
1998 1027 49.6 20.7 89.4
1999 1021 47.6 21.4 89.4
2000 1056 48.0 22.0 91.7
2001 1059 53.0 20.0 87.5
2002 1092 55.0 19.9 92.8
2003 1092 55.0 19.9 92.8
2004 1048 51.0 20.5 96
2005 1029 47.0 21.9 96.5
2006 931 44.0 21.2 90.9
2007 907 41.5 21.9 90.6
2008 908 48.0 18.9 94.1
2009 892 44.6 19.6 97.4
2010 881 40.0 22.0 96.9
2011 886 n/a n/a 96.3
2012 884 36.0 24.5 n/a
2013 864 30.0 28.8 99.2
2014 900 32.0 28.1 97.3
2015 915 35.0 26.1 89.9
2016 927 35.0 26.4 95
2017 847 33.0 25.6 90.8
2018 779 31.0 25.1 88.6
2019 709 28.0 25.3 86.5
2020 630 n/a n/a 88.3
2021 573 25.0 22.9 89.5
2022 529 26.8 19.6 59.5
2023 476 23.9 19.8 76.5

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 1284 48.0 26.7 n/a
1989 1351 45.5 29.6 n/a
1990 1318 49.0 26.8 n/a
1991 1312 48.0 27.3 n/a
1992 1364 48.8 27.9 73.8
1993 1104 39.0 28.3 82.2
1994 1185 43.0 27.6 86.6
1995 989 37.0 26.7 91
1996 989 37.0 26.7 91
1997 1064 42.0 25.3 87.8
1998 1027 49.6 20.7 89.4
1999 1021 47.6 21.4 89.4
2000 1056 48.0 22.0 91.7
2001 1059 53.0 20.0 87.5
2002 1092 55.0 19.9 92.8
2003 1092 55.0 19.9 92.8
2004 1048 51.0 20.5 96
2005 1029 47.0 21.9 96.5
2006 931 44.0 21.2 90.9
2007 907 41.5 21.9 90.6
2008 908 48.0 18.9 94.1
2009 892 44.6 19.6 97.4
2010 881 40.0 22.0 96.9
2011 886 n/a n/a 96.3
2012 884 36.0 24.5 n/a
2013 864 30.0 28.8 99.2
2014 900 32.0 28.1 97.3
2015 915 35.0 26.1 89.9
2016 927 35.0 26.4 95
2017 847 33.0 25.6 90.8
2018 779 31.0 25.1 88.6
2019 709 28.0 25.3 86.5
2020 630 n/a n/a 88.3
2021 573 25.0 22.9 89.5
2022 529 26.8 19.6 59.5
2023 476 23.9 19.8 76.5

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
201296.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%96.0%97.0%
201395.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%95.0%100.0%100.0%95.0%95.0%
201495.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%95.0%100.0%100.0%96.0%96.0%
201595.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%96.0%99.0%99.0%96.0%96.0%
201695.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%96.0%100.0%99.0%96.0%96.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201894.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%94.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%94.0%94.0%
201996.0%0.0%0.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%96.0%97.0%
202098.1%0.0%0.0%98.1%

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 $7,652

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 5296th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5698th of 5848 Elementary schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Elementary)14.211.4
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)31.628.4
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowell Elementary)21.717.3
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)35.229.2
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Lowell Elementary)64.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)6.94.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)13.88.7
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Elementary)30.918.3
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)33.631.4
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Elementary)20.611.1
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)33.326.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Lowell Elementary)20.70
 20.7%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)13.11.7
 11.4%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)14.59.1
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lowell Elementary)3513.2
 21.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)37.634
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lowell Elementary)16.14.4
 11.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)27.420.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Lowell Elementary)9.36.6
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Ana Unified)17.817.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Lowell Elementary)6.42.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)15.14.3
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)138.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students709476
 32.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian33
Hispanic700470
 32.9%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.5%76.5%
 10%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 476 students attended Lowell Elementary.

Students who attend Lowell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Willard Intermediate
High : Santa Ana High

Students at Lowell Elementary are 99% Hispanic.

Lowell Elementary ranks in the bottom 2.6% of California elementary schools.


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