Lowell Elementary School

Public K-5

 810 Mr. Dahl DR
       Tacoma, WA  98403


(253) 571-7200

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
130th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,585 Help


Students who attend Lowell Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hilltop Heritage Middle School
High:    Stadium High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  319

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.5%
Two or more races:
14.4%
Hispanic:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.4% Help


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Compare Details Lowell Elementary School ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 2nd among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.11. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lowell Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), two or more races (14.4%), Hispanic (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary School is 16.7. 25 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lowell Elementary School is $18,585. 32 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lowell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowell Elementary School 130th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Lowell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
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Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 150th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lowell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lowell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.38 233rd 1026 77.3%
2005 84.74 118th 1031 88.6%
2006 72.77 235th 1051 77.6%
2007 73.54 226th 1069 78.9%
2008 77.86 172nd 1067 83.9%
2009 79.23 159th 1072 85.2%
2010 82.87 127th 1088 88.3%
2011 84.22 119th 1092 89.1%
2012 79.01 171st 1097 84.4%
2013 85.70 99th 1106 91.0%
2015 89.92 86th 1067 91.9%
2016 89.85 86th 1053 91.8%
2017 88.08 106th 1056 90.0%
2018 92.58 57th 1054 94.6%
2019 94.48 35th 1130 96.9%
2021 89.09 119th 1107 89.3%
2022 95.66 38th 1169 96.7%
2023 88.11 130th 1169 88.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.66 37th 835 95.6%
2019 98.00 3rd 979 99.7%
2022 98.82 1st 1019 99.9%
2023 87.34 49th 1013 95.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Lowell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.79 42nd 1004 95.8%
2019 90.75 60th 1068 94.4%
2021 84.25 141st 1008 86.0%
2022 92.46 70th 1100 93.6%
2023 75.92 232nd 1094 78.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Lowell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.00 69th 999 93.1%
2019 95.37 18th 1075 98.3%
2021 89.68 106th 1025 89.7%
2022 95.99 26th 1113 97.7%
2023 92.27 71st 1099 93.5%
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Rank History for White students at Lowell Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.34 17th 833 98.0%
2019 92.50 22nd 1027 97.9%
2021 84.50 119th 943 87.4%
2022 96.06 6th 1031 99.4%
2023 86.12 108th 1011 89.3%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Sunday, November 21, 2010

Open Quote My Observations; Dedicated and caring Teachers - High Student & Faculty morale - Good recess activity - Very Strong parental support and involvement - student assemblies/programs are SRO - Clean and well organized, though older facility.
I am a grandparent of age 72 who went through school in the golden age of the 1940s-50s. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lowell Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 370 48 11 6 6 n/a n/a 0 441
1989 374 53 14 7 3 n/a n/a 0 451
1990 390 64 12 14 2 n/a n/a 0 482
1991 377 76 11 13 6 n/a n/a 0 483
1992 401 65 10 6 4 n/a n/a 0 486
1993 400 70 12 5 4 n/a n/a 0 491
1994 391 63 15 5 6 n/a n/a 0 480
1995 391 64 18 14 5 n/a n/a 0 492
1996 391 64 18 14 5 n/a n/a 0 492
1997 409 58 12 6 6 n/a n/a 0 491
1998 352 54 20 10 6 n/a n/a 0 442
1999 362 55 25 14 7 n/a n/a 0 463
2000 348 46 19 15 10 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 375 37 14 12 8 n/a n/a 0 446
2002 363 38 22 15 10 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 363 38 22 15 10 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 336 31 20 14 7 n/a n/a 0 408
2005 325 28 27 16 7 n/a n/a 0 403
2006 327 21 32 14 7 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 306 35 23 16 6 n/a n/a 0 386
2008 324 41 30 20 7 n/a n/a 0 422
2009 350 42 31 17 10 n/a n/a 0 450
2010 358 36 31 21 10 n/a n/a 0 456
2011 312 24 18 20 5 5 52 0 436
2012 320 18 15 31 3 4 48 0 439
2013 347 37 28 29 5 3 2 0 451
2014 338 38 18 30 2 4 11 0 441
2015 317 35 17 38 2 4 27 0 440
2016 306 34 16 41 2 4 36 0 439
2017 322 21 10 47 1 3 38 0 442
2018 309 20 7 53 0 2 41 0 432
2019 298 18 11 47 0 1 47 0 422
2020 278 17 11 45 0 3 63 0 417
2021 243 14 15 35 0 3 61 0 371
2022 229 13 8 43 0 1 45 0 339
2023 209 11 13 39 0 1 46 0 319

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 19.0 23.2 0
1989 451 21.0 21.4 n/a
1990 482 24.1 20.0 0
1991 483 23.8 20.2 n/a
1992 486 23.1 21.0 n/a
1993 491 24.6 20.0 n/a
1994 480 23.6 20.3 n/a
1995 492 24.6 20.0 n/a
1996 492 24.6 20.0 n/a
1997 491 24.5 20.0 n/a
1998 442 22.4 19.7 n/a
1999 463 23.0 20.1 n/a
2000 438 21.0 20.9 n/a
2001 446 24.0 18.6 n/a
2002 448 23.7 18.9 20.5
2003 448 23.7 18.9 20.5
2004 408 22.0 18.5 19.1
2005 403 21.6 18.7 19.6
2006 401 20.4 19.7 22.4
2007 386 20.2 19.1 23.3
2008 422 20.5 20.6 18.7
2009 450 20.5 22.0 20.2
2010 456 22.6 20.1 18
2011 436 22.6 19.2 17.4
2012 439 22.5 19.4 15.3
2013 451 22.8 19.7 16.2
2014 441 n/a n/a 17.2
2015 440 26.0 16.9 17.5
2016 439 23.0 19.0 19.1
2017 442 23.0 19.2 18.1
2018 432 22.1 19.5 17.4
2019 422 22.9 18.3 15.2
2020 417 23.5 17.7 19.2
2021 371 21.8 17.0 19.4
2022 339 20.9 16.2 14.5
2023 319 19.1 16.7 25.4

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 441 19.0 23.2 0
1989 451 21.0 21.4 n/a
1990 482 24.1 20.0 0
1991 483 23.8 20.2 n/a
1992 486 23.1 21.0 n/a
1993 491 24.6 20.0 n/a
1994 480 23.6 20.3 n/a
1995 492 24.6 20.0 n/a
1996 492 24.6 20.0 n/a
1997 491 24.5 20.0 n/a
1998 442 22.4 19.7 n/a
1999 463 23.0 20.1 n/a
2000 438 21.0 20.9 n/a
2001 446 24.0 18.6 n/a
2002 448 23.7 18.9 20.5
2003 448 23.7 18.9 20.5
2004 408 22.0 18.5 19.1
2005 403 21.6 18.7 19.6
2006 401 20.4 19.7 22.4
2007 386 20.2 19.1 23.3
2008 422 20.5 20.6 18.7
2009 450 20.5 22.0 20.2
2010 456 22.6 20.1 18
2011 436 22.6 19.2 17.4
2012 439 22.5 19.4 15.3
2013 451 22.8 19.7 16.2
2014 441 n/a n/a 17.2
2015 440 26.0 16.9 17.5
2016 439 23.0 19.0 19.1
2017 442 23.0 19.2 18.1
2018 432 22.1 19.5 17.4
2019 422 22.9 18.3 15.2
2020 417 23.5 17.7 19.2
2021 371 21.8 17.0 19.4
2022 339 20.9 16.2 14.5
2023 319 19.1 16.7 25.4

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 School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.3%0.0%1.5%0.0%93.8%95.4%95.4%95.4%93.8%98.5%
201795.2%0.0%0.0%1.6%0.0%96.8%96.8%98.4%96.8%96.8%100.0%
201893.8%0.0%1.6%0.0%4.7%93.8%95.3%95.3%93.8%93.8%96.9%
201992.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%92.5%92.5%94.0%92.5%92.5%94.0%
202095.2%1.6%1.6%1.6%3.2%96.8%98.4%95.2%96.8%98.4%96.8%96.8%96.8%98.4%
202193.4%3.3%1.6%0.0%1.6%95.1%95.1%93.4%93.4%95.1%93.4%93.4%93.4%95.1%
202291.8%4.1%0.0%2.0%2.0%93.9%93.9%93.9%91.8%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%93.9%
202397.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Lowell Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.3%0.2%0.7%2.8%96.7%97.0%96.7%96.7%96.7%98.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lowell Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $235 (1.6%) $14,698 (98.4%) $14,934
2020 $210 (1.9%) $10,766 (98.1%) $10,976
2021 $484 (3.0%) $15,812 (97.0%) $16,297
2022 $1,170 (6.3%) $17,415 (93.7%) $18,585

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lowell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 35th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 130th of 1169 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Elementary School)81.875.4
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)51.643.7
 7.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Lowell Elementary School)81.866.7
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Tacoma School District)52.543.4
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Elementary School)81.986
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)55.546.3
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Lowell Elementary School)87.573.7
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)48.241
 7.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lowell Elementary School)90.880
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)60.350.2
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Lowell Elementary School)82.964.4
 18.5%
   5th Grade Math (Tacoma School District)4332.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Lowell Elementary School)85.564.4
 21.1%
   5th Grade Science (Tacoma School District)48.444.3
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lowell Elementary School)85.180.5
 4.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tacoma School District)53.447.2
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Lowell Elementary School)84.168.6
 15.6%
   All Grades Math (Tacoma School District)39.430.5
 8.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Lowell Elementary School)85.564.4
 21.1%
   All Grades Science (Tacoma School District)45.640
 5.6%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students422319
 24.4%
African American1811
 38.9%
American Indian00
Asian1113
 18.2%
Hispanic4739
 17%
Pacific Islander11
White298209
 29.9%
Two or More Races4746
 2.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.2%25.4%
 10.2%


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Students at Lowell Elementary School are 66% White, 14% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% African American.

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

Middle : Hilltop Heritage Middle School
High : Stadium High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Lowell Elementary School.

Lowell Elementary School ranks 130th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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