Lowell Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98403 · Tacoma School District
#125 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#4664 of 50,301 nationally
About Lowell Elementary School
Lowell Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tacoma, in the Tacoma School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 331 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 125th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (15th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 331.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Lowell Elementary School ranks 1st of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)84%
- Reading proficiency (30%)85%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)30.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.5
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 Lowell Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lowell Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Grant Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 974 m away
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students · 1.3 km away
Stadium High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,700 students · 1.3 km away
Bryant Montessori School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students · 1.5 km away
Bryant Montessori Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
135 students · 1.5 km away
Hoyt Early Learning Center
Tacoma · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.5 km away
Washington Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 1.6 km away
Mason Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students · 1.9 km away
Tacoma Pierce County Education Center
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 2.1 km away
Bates Technical High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
343 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
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Marysville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
Columbia Heights Elementary
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331 students
Marshall Elementary
Marysville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
Hollywood Hill Elementary
Woodinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students
Stevens Elementary School
Aberdeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
332 students
Parkway Elementary
Clarkston · Public elementary · Grades K–6
330 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lowell Elementary School a good school?
Lowell Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 80.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #125 of 1,154 in Washington. 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 Lowell Elementary School rank in Washington?
Lowell Elementary School ranks #125 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #4664 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lowell Elementary School?
Lowell Elementary School had 331 students in 2025.
Is Lowell Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Lowell Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lowell Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lowell Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.