Summary:
Lowell Elementary is a public elementary school in Waukesha, Wisconsin, serving 373 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Waukesha School District, which is ranked 194 out of 424 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lowell Elementary stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 64.88% White, 6.97% African American, 18.23% Hispanic, and 7.77% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the Forward Exam, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 29.55% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 40.86% for the district and 37.88% for the state. Additionally, Lowell Elementary has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.5% in 2018-2019 to 19.6% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than nearby schools like Summit View Elementary. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 50.13% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than some of the nearby schools, such as Waukesha STEM Academy and White Rock School.
Lowell Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students ranking 40th out of 290 Wisconsin elementary schools in English Language Arts, while White students ranked 508th out of 715 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 495th out of 1,037 Wisconsin elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 563rd out of 1,067 schools in 2022-2023. These challenges, along with the high percentage of students from low-income families and the increasing chronic absenteeism rate, may be contributing factors to Lowell Elementary's lower academic performance compared to nearby high-performing schools. Addressing these issues could be a crucial focus for the school and the Waukesha School District.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Waukesha School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
563rd of 1,067 Wisconsin Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,754
Students who attend Lowell Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 11.9
Number of students: 373
Racial breakdown:
White:
64.9%
Hispanic:
18.2%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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African American:
7.0%
Asian:
1.6%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.1%
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