S Ray Lowder Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Lincolnton, North Carolina 28092 · Lincoln County Schools
#707 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#37057 of 50,301 nationally
About S Ray Lowder Elementary
S Ray Lowder Elementary is a public elementary located in Lincolnton, in the Lincoln County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 306 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 707th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (61th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 306.
There are 12 schools in Lincolnton; S Ray Lowder Elementary ranks 10th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for S Ray Lowder Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near S Ray Lowder Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
GE Massey Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 1.8 km away
Lincolnton High
Lincolnton · Public high · Grades 9–12
797 students · 2.2 km away
Battleground Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
420 students · 2.4 km away
Love Memorial Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students · 3.1 km away
Lincolnton Middle
Lincolnton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students · 6.7 km away
Childers Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students · 6.8 km away
Iron Station Elementary
Iron Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students · 7.2 km away
Pumpkin Center Primary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
325 students · 12 km away
Pumpkin Center Intermediate
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
295 students · 12 km away
North Lincoln Middle
Denver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
774 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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306 students
Forest Hill Elementary
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305 students
Valmead Elementary
Lenoir · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
J W McLauchlin Elementary
Raeford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
South Lexington School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
308 students
Weeksville Elementary
Elizabeth City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Frequently asked questions
Is S Ray Lowder Elementary a good school?
S Ray Lowder Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 32.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #707 of 1,457 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does S Ray Lowder Elementary rank in North Carolina?
S Ray Lowder Elementary ranks #707 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #37057 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend S Ray Lowder Elementary?
S Ray Lowder Elementary had 306 students in 2025.
Is S Ray Lowder Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
S Ray Lowder Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near S Ray Lowder Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of S Ray Lowder Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.