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Lowry Elementary School

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Lowry Elementary School ranks 830 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

830^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lowry Elementary School in Tampa, FL, serves 755 students in grades PK-5 and is a solidly mid-tier performer within the Hillsborough district, holding a 3-star rating (63rd percentile) for the past three years after a peak 4-star rating in 2021-2022. The school stands out for its exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 23.0% in 2023-2024, which is far better than the district (31.3%) and state (31.4%) averages, and significantly lower than nearby lower-performing schools like Davis Elementary School (37.5%) and Bellamy Elementary School (30.2%). This suggests a positive school culture and strong family engagement, even as it remains higher than top-tier neighbors like Bryant Elementary School (7.0%) and Westchase Elementary School (16.3%).

Lowry serves a relatively affluent student body, with only 28% qualifying for free/reduced lunch in 2024-2025, and its academic performance aligns with this middle-of-the-road economic profile—neither over-performing nor under-performing relative to its poverty level. The school shows a clear strength in Mathematics over English Language Arts (ELA), with 2025-2026 Math proficiency rates (74%, 75%, 58%) consistently higher than ELA rates (65%, 71%, 59%) across all tested grades. However, a concerning "5th grade slump" appears each year, with proficiency dropping from 4th to 5th grade in both subjects—for example, 4th Grade Math at 75% falls to 58% in 5th Grade—suggesting a need for targeted intervention during that transition.

Lowry sits in a highly diverse educational landscape, outperforming struggling schools like Woodbridge Elementary School and Slam Academy Tampa Elementary by wide margins, while being outperformed by high-flying schools like Deer Park Elementary School and Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science just a mile or two away. Its relatively low per-student spending of $11,638 (2024-2025) is significantly less than higher-poverty neighbors like Davis ($13,853) and Bellamy ($13,270), indicating efficient resource allocation. For families seeking a stable, middle-ground option in a polarized neighborhood, Lowry offers a reliable choice with strong attendance and solid math instruction.

755

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,638

Per pupil spending ?

28.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11505 Country Hollow Dr
Tampa, FL 33635

(813) 855-8178

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Lowry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Farnell Middle School
High:	Alonso High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.3%

White:

39.9%

African American:

6.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (63rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

830^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▼ down 19 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to top 37% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

51^st of 175Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

45^th of 70Hillsborough among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	62.2	830 of 2240	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	62.3	819 of 2258	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.8	846 of 2256	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.9	663 of 2240	70.4%	★★★★☆
2022	76.5	489 of 2219	78.0%	★★★★☆
2021	74.8	538 of 2247	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	60.6	830 of 2182	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.6	730 of 2118	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	66.2	697 of 2112	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	79.7	385 of 2087	81.6%	★★★★☆
2014	84.3	278 of 2064	86.5%	★★★★☆
2013	79.2	366 of 2029	82.0%	★★★★☆
2012	81.0	327 of 1984	83.5%	★★★★☆
2011	81.1	329 of 1985	83.4%	★★★★☆
2010	81.3	294 of 1919	84.7%	★★★★☆
2009	76.6	390 of 1847	78.9%	★★★★☆
2008	79.9	319 of 1789	82.2%	★★★★☆
2007	82.2	282 of 1786	84.2%	★★★★☆
2006	78.7	326 of 1688	80.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math69%+5 vs state

English Language Arts65%+5 vs state

Science60%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, November 16, 2017

Great school! But the car line...ugh! Every day is a nightmare. They really need to make some changes. Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, February 26, 2015

The teachers don't actually teach you anything, or atleast they didn't when i was there(i was there for 4th and 5th grade, i am in 8th grade now), i was a straight A student and Aced the final testing but after i moved i needed so much summer school because they didn't actually teach you anything
The teachers and administration don't really pay attention to the kids either, the nurse doesn't do anything to help a sick student, and they don't pay attention to kids when they report bullying. 0/10 this is a BAD school Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lowry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11505 Country Hollow Dr	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 855-8178	755	52	14.5	28.1%	301 (39.9%)	52 (6.9%)	312 (41.3%)	46 (6.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.6%)	62.2	830^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.9%		62.3	819^th of 2258 public elementary schools	63.7%	11	65.0	71.0	59.0				74.0	75.0	58.0				60.0						$11,638	$1,040	$10,597
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9659 W Waters Ave	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 793-6085	819	36	22.7	31.7%	130 (15.9%)	32 (3.9%)	612 (74.7%)	26 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.1%)	51.7	1096^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.1%		58.4	918^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.3%	178	63.0	70.0	56.0	74.0	78.0	64.0	65.0	63.0	54.0	54.0	74.0	80.0	51.0	47.0	95.0	89.0	89.0	84.0	$8,926	$159	$8,767
Westchase Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9517 W Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4600	876	52	16.9	21.5%	445 (50.8%)	24 (2.7%)	268 (30.6%)	88 (10.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	48 (5.5%)	89.8	138^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.8%		89.4	186^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.8%	48	81.0	79.0	80.0				89.0	85.0	83.0				79.0						$10,405	$734	$9,672
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10907 Memorial Hwy	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 854-6010	526	38	13.9	71.5%	49 (9.3%)	28 (5.3%)	423 (80.4%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	15 (2.9%)	16.9	2000^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.7%		20.6	1889^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.3%	111	34.0	42.0	39.0				48.0	44.0	42.0				52.0						$13,853	$1,842	$12,011
Deer Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11605 Citrus Park Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 854-6031	957	62	15.5	23.5%	428 (44.7%)	32 (3.3%)	259 (27.1%)	186 (19.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.2%)	80	393^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	82.5%		78.6	438^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.6%	45	71.0	68.0	71.0				81.0	75.0	85.0				81.0						$10,437	$695	$9,741
Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13910 Nine Eagles Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 356-1645	852	56	15.1	10.3%	517 (60.7%)	16 (1.9%)	134 (15.7%)	121 (14.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (7.0%)	95	30^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.7%		95.9	30^th of 2258 public elementary schools	98.7%		91.0	83.0	88.0				89.0	94.0	90.0				88.0						$10,511	$749	$9,761
Bellamy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9720 Wilsky Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5387	589	39	14.9	68.4%	39 (6.6%)	35 (5.9%)	480 (81.5%)	25 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	36.8	1482^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	33.8%		26.2	1751^st of 2258 public elementary schools	22.5%	269	63.0	50.0	50.0				62.0	64.0	51.0				40.0						$13,270	$1,775	$11,494
Woodbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Woodbridge Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7460	602	31	19.2	62.8%	56 (9.3%)	35 (5.8%)	489 (81.2%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	27.4	1736^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.5%		16.3	2002^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	11.3%	266	42.0	51.0	56.0				54.0	46.0	52.0				47.0						$12,534	$1,672	$10,862
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	7116 Gunn Hwy	Tampa	33625	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 920-8802	248	8	31.0	56.5%	33 (13.3%)	22 (8.9%)	185 (74.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	20.6	1909^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.8%		31.3	1607^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.8%	302	64.0	35.0	43.0				52.0	48.0	35.0				33.0						$9,098	$427	$8,671
Forest Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Pine Ave N	Oldsmar	34677	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(813) 891-0785	480	36	13.3	30.2%	279 (58.1%)	19 (4.0%)	125 (26.0%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	35 (7.3%)	66.3	718^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.9%		77.1	470^th of 2258 public elementary schools	79.2%	248	64.0	72.0	58.0				72.0	78.0	64.0				70.0						$15,248	$1,111	$14,138

Frequently Asked Questions about Lowry Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Lowry Elementary School?

Students at Lowry Elementary School are 41% Hispanic, 40% White, 7% African American, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Lowry Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lowry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Farnell Middle School
High : Alonso High School

How many students attend Lowry Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 755 students attended Lowry Elementary School.

Is Lowry Elementary School a good school?

Lowry Elementary School ranks 830^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Lowry Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

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