At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 298
369
Total Enrollment
State avg: 50%
41%-8.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–4
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
LOWELL ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades 0–4 in BRAINERD, Minnesota. The school enrolls 369 students. It is part of the BRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Minnesota state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–4
DistrictBRAINERD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
County27035
CityBRAINERD
ZIP56401
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID270609000256
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment369
White90.1%
Hispanic / Latino2.9%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Two or More Races6.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
90.1%
Hispanic
2.9%
Black
0.3%
Asian
0.3%
Two+
6.1%
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.