At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 410
274
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
84%+30.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Lowell Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–8 in PHOENIX, Arizona. The school enrolls 274 students. It is part of the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
274 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
84% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–8
DistrictPhoenix Elementary District (4256)
County4013
CityPHOENIX
ZIP85003
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040630000535
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment274
White2.6%
Hispanic / Latino80.2%
Black / African American13.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
Two or More Races1.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
2.6%
Hispanic
80.2%
Black
13.2%
Two+
1.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.