Is Lowry Elementary School a good school?

Lowry Elementary School ranks 702 nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Lowry Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Lowry Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Lowry Elementary School?

Students at Lowry Elementary School are 35% African American, 29% Hispanic, 22% White, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Lowry Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lowry Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences High : George Washington High School

Lowry Elementary School

Summary:

Lowry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Denver, Colorado, serving 384 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the School District No. 1, which is ranked 78 out of 116 districts in Colorado and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lowry Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (34.38%) and Hispanic (29.17%) students. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools, with a 1-star rating in the most recent school year. Its performance on CMAS assessments is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in CMAS/English Language Arts for all grades was 26.9% at Lowry Elementary, compared to 65% at Carson Elementary and 61.4% at Denver Language School.

The high percentage of students (69.53%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Lowry Elementary suggests that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance. Despite these challenges, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 13.7 could be an asset, providing more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, the diverse student population could be leveraged to create a rich learning environment and promote cultural understanding. With targeted interventions and support, Lowry Elementary may be able to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

8001 East Cedar Avenue
Denver, CO 80230-6775

(720) 424-5910

District: School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
702^nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,988

Students who attend Lowry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hill Campus of Arts and Sciences
High:	George Washington High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 392

Racial breakdown:

African American:

34.7%

Hispanic:

29.3%

White:

22.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lowry Elementary School ranks worse than 74.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 52^nd among 94 ranked elementary schools in the School District No. 1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.6. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lowry Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.7%), Hispanic (29.3%), White (22.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lowry Elementary School is 15.5. 72 elementary schools in the School District No. 1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lowry Elementary School employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lowry Elementary School is $18,988, which is the 39^th highest among 94 elementary schools in the School District No. 1.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lowry Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowry Elementary School 702^nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Lowry Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. 1 78^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lowry Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lowry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	31.77	584^th	808	27.7%
2005	22.81	660^th	823	19.8%
2006	19.20	688^th	829	17.0%
2007	40.11	559^th	852	34.4%
2008	49.95	472^nd	849	44.4%
2009	48.49	490^th	872	43.8%
2010	48.29	534^th	925	42.3%
2011	51.58	497^th	935	46.8%
2012	49.22	520^th	935	44.4%
2013	71.03	271^st	954	71.6%
2014	65.57	323^rd	962	66.4%
2015	62.86	307^th	938	67.3%
2016	66.98	273^rd	914	70.1%
2017	73.99	220^th	929	76.3%
2018	57.01	350^th	917	61.8%
2019	46.16	487^th	965	49.5%
2021	25.28	566^th	710	20.3%
2022	33.28	588^th	921	36.2%
2023	23.57	690^th	933	26.0%
2024	22.60	702^nd	943	25.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	38.13	203^rd	308	34.1%
2019	29.88	264^th	332	20.5%
2022	47.43	89^th	203	56.2%
2024	9.60	360^th	365	1.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Lowry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	52.74	294^th	690	57.4%
2019	32.87	489^th	758	35.5%
2021	20.74	317^th	351	9.7%
2022	23.69	459^th	595	22.9%
2023	18.72	527^th	642	17.9%
2024	23.97	519^th	684	24.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Lowry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	43.53	354^th	693	48.9%
2019	46.86	370^th	764	51.6%
2021	18.27	323^rd	352	8.2%
2022	26.73	422^nd	594	29.0%
2023	18.93	538^th	649	17.1%
2024	12.87	613^th	683	10.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Lowry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	16.12	23^rd	23	0.0%
2023	30.26	14^th	20	30.0%

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Rank History for White students at Lowry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	79.30	55^th	337	83.7%
2019	61.85	198^th	596	66.8%
2021	37.85	213^th	288	26.0%
2024	25.95	430^th	539	20.2%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lowry Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	118	50	10	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	206
2003	118	50	10	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	206
2004	152	94	15	57	3	n/a	n/a	0	321
2005	158	144	13	91	6	n/a	n/a	0	412
2006	183	115	12	90	5	n/a	n/a	0	405
2007	214	140	11	72	3	n/a	n/a	0	440
2008	240	132	7	76	3	n/a	n/a	0	458
2009	244	127	14	86	3	n/a	n/a	0	474
2010	254	114	21	90	4	n/a	n/a	0	483
2011	274	114	21	101	2	0	20	0	532
2012	260	97	22	102	3	1	20	0	505
2013	259	87	23	76	1	0	25	0	471
2014	250	78	17	95	1	0	29	0	470
2015	259	89	17	99	1	1	27	0	493
2016	239	102	21	100	3	0	33	0	498
2017	240	108	15	87	5	0	34	0	489
2018	216	129	16	96	5	0	47	0	509
2019	204	129	15	109	10	0	53	0	520
2020	187	161	18	104	8	2	45	0	525
2021	154	169	17	103	6	2	47	0	498
2022	140	155	10	108	2	6	42	0	463
2023	89	132	7	112	2	9	33	0	384
2024	87	136	11	115	3	4	34	2	392

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lowry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	206	12.0	17.2	28.6
2003	206	12.0	17.2	28.6
2004	321	17.2	18.7	33.3
2005	412	22.2	18.6	40.3
2006	405	23.9	16.9	41.2
2007	440	26.0	16.9	40.9
2008	458	25.0	18.3	39.1
2009	474	25.5	18.6	42.6
2010	483	28.5	16.9	39.1
2011	532	29.0	18.3	38.2
2012	505	25.2	20.0	37
2013	471	28.5	16.4	34
2014	470	27.0	17.4	34.7
2015	493	28.0	17.6	37.3
2016	498	28.0	17.7	43.6
2017	489	30.0	16.3	45
2018	509	27.5	18.5	50.1
2019	520	31.0	16.7	52.3
2020	525	32.8	15.9	56.6
2021	498	32.8	15.1	58
2022	463	33.3	13.8	56.4
2023	384	27.8	13.7	69.5
2024	392	25.2	15.5	72.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lowry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	206	12.0	17.2	28.6
2003	206	12.0	17.2	28.6
2004	321	17.2	18.7	33.3
2005	412	22.2	18.6	40.3
2006	405	23.9	16.9	41.2
2007	440	26.0	16.9	40.9
2008	458	25.0	18.3	39.1
2009	474	25.5	18.6	42.6
2010	483	28.5	16.9	39.1
2011	532	29.0	18.3	38.2
2012	505	25.2	20.0	37
2013	471	28.5	16.4	34
2014	470	27.0	17.4	34.7
2015	493	28.0	17.6	37.3
2016	498	28.0	17.7	43.6
2017	489	30.0	16.3	45
2018	509	27.5	18.5	50.1
2019	520	31.0	16.7	52.3
2020	525	32.8	15.9	56.6
2021	498	32.8	15.1	58
2022	463	33.3	13.8	56.4
2023	384	27.8	13.7	69.5
2024	392	25.2	15.5	72.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lowry Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,802
2020	$12,785
2021	$13,569
2022	$16,029
2023	$18,988

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lowry Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 487^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 690^th of 933 Elementary schools	23.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lowry Elementary School)	38.7	37	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	39.4	40.1	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Lowry Elementary School)	41.3	30.6	10.7%
3rd Grade Math (School District No. 1)	37.5	36.4	1.1%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lowry Elementary School)	56.3	20.6	35.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	43.6	40.6	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Lowry Elementary School)	33.8	19.4	14.4%
4th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	31.2	29	2.2%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Lowry Elementary School)	18.2	12.8	5.4%
5th Grade Science (School District No. 1)	25.9	26.2	0.3%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lowry Elementary School)	46.8	34.1	12.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	42.3	41.2	1.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Lowry Elementary School)	35.1	23.8	11.3%
5th Grade Math (School District No. 1)	34.9	33.2	1.7%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lowry Elementary School)	47.1	29.3	17.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. 1)	42.8	40.3	2.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Lowry Elementary School)	36.8	24.1	12.7%
All Grades Math (School District No. 1)	32.7	30.3	2.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	520	384	26.2%
African American	129	132	2.3%
American Indian	10	2	80%
Asian	15	7	53.3%
Hispanic	109	112	2.8%
Pacific Islander	0	9
White	204	89	56.4%
Two or More Races	53	33	37.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.3%	69.5%	17.2%

Schools Near Lowry Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)							CMAS Math (2024)							CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Lowry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8001 East Cedar Avenue	Denver	80230	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-5910	392	25	15.5	72.7%	87 (22.2%)	136 (34.7%)	115 (29.3%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.0%)	34 (8.7%)	22.6	702^nd of 943 public elementary schools	25.6%		23.6	690^th of 933 public elementary schools	26.0%	12	22.2	34.1	25.9				26.9	18.2	33.3	22.0				23.9	23.2		$18,988
Denver Green School Southeast	Public	K-8	6700 East Virginia Avenue	Denver	80224	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-7480	549	34	15.9	71.4%	138 (25.1%)	121 (22.0%)	212 (38.6%)	13 (2.4%)	7 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.6%)	13.9	822^nd of 943 public elementary schools	12.8%		20.2	729^th of 933 public elementary schools	21.9%	93	22.9	20.0	32.1	17.1	37.5	46.5	29.3	16.9	20.7	6.9	6.3	18.3	14.8	14.2	17.2	14.8	$18,779
Denver Language School	Public, Charter	K-8	451 Newport Street	Denver	80220	Denver County	School District No. 1	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 557-0852	924	58	16.0	20.3%	383 (41.5%)	45 (4.9%)	281 (30.4%)	57 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	156 (16.9%)	75.5	205^th of 943 public elementary schools	78.3%		80	166^th of 933 public elementary schools	82.2%	39	39.3	60.2	71.9	50.6	81.5	73.8	61.4	47.4	69.1	68.8	42.7	64.2	67.7	59.6	58.5	40.3	$11,415
Vanguard Classical School - West	Public, Charter	K-8	801 Yosemite Street	Denver	80230	Denver County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 691-2384	365	27	13.5	87.9%	32 (8.8%)	78 (21.4%)	228 (62.5%)	5 (1.4%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.7%)	11.1	865^th of 943 public elementary schools	8.3%		11.1	873^rd of 933 public elementary schools	6.4%	8	10.9	19.4	15.4	32.6	35.1	20.5	22.1	10.4		10.0			17.5	8.4	15.0	20.0	$13,696
Challenge School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	9659 East Mississippi Avenue	Denver	80247	Denver County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	Yes	No	No	(720) 747-2100	563	34	16.4	18.8%	204 (36.2%)	84 (14.9%)	44 (7.8%)	160 (28.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (12.3%)	98.8	5^th of 943 public elementary schools	99.5%		98.3	8^th of 933 public elementary schools	99.1%	3	81.3	85.3	90.1	90.0	89.7	96.7	88.8	87.5	89.7	84.5	85.7	88.5	95.0	88.3	83.3	90.2	$14,826
Carson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5420 East 1st Avenue	Denver	80220	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	No	(720) 424-9090	415	26	15.9	15.7%	291 (70.1%)	28 (6.7%)	56 (13.5%)	6 (1.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.5%)	80.5	165^th of 943 public elementary schools	82.5%		82.4	143^rd of 933 public elementary schools	84.7%	22	53.4	71.0	70.0				65.0	55.2	38.7	60.0				51.1	71.7		$15,671
Aurora Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10251 East 1st Ave	Aurora	80010	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	Yes	No	No	No	(303) 367-5983	524	42	12.4	80.9%	55 (10.5%)	247 (47.1%)	168 (32.1%)	14 (2.7%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.7%)	50.7	443^rd of 943 public elementary schools	53.0%		46.4	470^th of 933 public elementary schools	49.6%	27	49.1	42.3	46.7	56.4	61.7	62.5	51.9	45.3	23.1	38.2	35.7	21.3	35.5	33.7	31.1	35.5	$14,466
Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment	Public	PK, KG-5	1151 Newport Street	Denver	80220	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-5380	342	23	15.1	78.1%	57 (16.7%)	140 (40.9%)	104 (30.4%)	7 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.6%)	21.2	729^th of 943 public elementary schools	22.7%		30.8	602^nd of 933 public elementary schools	35.5%	127	28.9	29.8	26.1				28.2	36.8	15.2	19.6				23.1	15.9		$19,832
McMeen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 South Holly Street	Denver	80246	Denver County	School District No. 1	No	No	No	Yes	(720) 424-5520	630	34	18.2	62.1%	170 (27.0%)	109 (17.3%)	285 (45.2%)	21 (3.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.5%)	17.4	771^st of 943 public elementary schools	18.2%		11.2	870^th of 933 public elementary schools	6.8%	99	34.4	21.0	24.6				26.6	32.1	9.2	13.3				18.1	14.7		$16,590
Fulton Academy of Excellence	Public	PK, KG-5	755 Fulton St	Aurora	80010	Arapahoe County	Aurora Joint District No. 28	No	No	No	Yes	(303) 364-8078	391	24	16.2	94.1%	33 (8.4%)	41 (10.5%)	288 (73.7%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.6%)	5.9	933^rd of 943 public elementary schools	1.1%		4.8	932^nd of 933 public elementary schools	0.1%	1	6.3	12.8	12.8				10.1		9.3					5.7			$20,126

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