Lowe Elementary

Summary:

Lowe Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, Kentucky, serving 563 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 141 out of 159 districts in the state.

Lowe Elementary has a strong academic performance history, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Lowe's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 70%, compared to 31% for Jefferson County and 43% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, such as Asian students, African American students, and English Language Learners, often ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups. However, Lowe's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have declined in recent years, from a top 10-20 ranking and 5-star rating to a current ranking of 91 and 4-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Cochrane Elementary, St. Matthews Elementary, and Middletown Elementary, Lowe Elementary significantly outperforms them in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. However, Anchorage Independent Public School, located outside the Jefferson County district, is the highest-performing school in the area, ranking 3rd out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools in 2023-2024 and consistently outperforming Lowe Elementary and the state averages.


Detail:

Public K-5

 210 Oxfordshire Lane
       Louisville, KY  40222


(502) 485-8293

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
91st of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Lowe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Westport Middle
High:    Eastern High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  563

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.7%
Asian:
20.6%
African American:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.4% Help


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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.08. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lowe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowe Elementary 91st of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Lowe Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 141st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lowe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Lowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 86.17 61st 638 90.4%
2008 83.88 67th 651 89.7%
2009 80.66 91st 658 86.2%
2010 73.04 154th 683 77.5%
2011 87.97 35th 688 94.9%
2012 91.76 22nd 713 96.9%
2013 83.74 62nd 719 91.4%
2014 85.29 48th 705 93.2%
2015 92.15 16th 698 97.7%
2016 92.20 15th 690 97.8%
2017 90.89 20th 694 97.1%
2018 93.95 13th 691 98.1%
2019 93.66 10th 700 98.6%
2021 70.81 95th 517 81.6%
2022 91.91 28th 684 95.9%
2023 79.73 86th 687 87.5%
2024 80.08 91st 685 86.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.82 4th 64 93.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.14 10th 661 98.5%
2023 68.08 53rd 257 79.4%
2024 65.22 69th 279 75.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.68 30th 631 95.2%
2019 83.16 49th 664 92.6%
2022 64.16 155th 667 76.8%
2023 52.61 283rd 670 57.8%
2024 51.63 284th 665 57.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.92 6th 663 99.1%
2019 91.09 11th 671 98.4%
2021 53.08 140th 312 55.1%
2022 91.23 20th 641 96.9%
2023 70.44 138th 639 78.4%
2024 80.47 75th 644 88.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Lowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.13 69th 445 84.5%
2019 77.74 73rd 474 84.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Lowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.81 19th 665 97.1%
2019 92.88 12th 676 98.2%
2021 78.42 37th 325 88.6%
2022 89.15 30th 657 95.4%
2023 82.29 63rd 652 90.3%
2024 76.95 97th 652 85.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.47 4th 22 81.8%
2019 82.52 5th 23 78.3%
2022 86.53 3rd 19 84.2%
2023 76.44 5th 23 78.3%
2024 78.16 5th 25 80.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Lowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.03 25th 184 86.4%
2022 57.66 38th 118 67.8%
2023 57.80 41st 129 68.2%
2024 80.23 11th 140 92.1%
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Rank History for White students at Lowe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.92 11th 593 98.1%
2019 92.63 17th 592 97.1%
2021 67.19 85th 337 74.8%
2022 90.14 33rd 656 95.0%
2023 82.48 76th 658 88.4%
2024 79.75 93rd 659 85.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Open Quote Lowe is an excellent, well managed school. Teachers and staff are approachable and parents are engaged in their children's development. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, July 21, 2018

Open Quote Both of my children have attended Lowe and I have been very active in the PTA.There is not a better, more encouraging, and diverse school in JCPS. The principal is wonderful, engaged, and focused on bettering the school in a myriad of ways, not just tests, but also student morale, teacher happiness, and new curriculum development to challenge all our students at whatever level they happen to be. I love this community and will be sad when my son completes 5th grade and Lowe is no longer part of our daily lives as a family. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, May 13, 2016

Open Quote Lowe is a great school! They have an active PTA that truly invests in the kids and the teachers. The school has lots of opportunities for family involvement. My son felt comfortable there very quickly after he started and the administration gets to know all of the kids. They knew my sons name, and who I was, within just a couple of weeks of kindergarten.

The school is also rich in diversity, which was important to us. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 3, 2014

Open Quote Very structured learning environment with services to meet all students' needs. Office staff is very friendly and accommodating. Class sizes in 4th and 5th grade are too large, and teachers get to select from having an instructional assistant or being paid more money to teach more students. I don't agree with teachers selecting pay over having another adult to meet students' individual needs. Quality of teaching staff is variable. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 7, 2011

Open Quote The teachers, principal and counselor really care about the kids. Rated one of the best schools in the state. My child loves it - and when I see the other kids at school they look like they do too. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Open Quote The teachers are always understanding and helpful. The office staff could be a lot nicer, but I assume they just don't like working there. The teachers seem to love it and that is what counts to me. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lowe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 429 125 16 2 1 n/a n/a 0 573
1989 398 142 14 0 1 n/a n/a 0 555
1990 365 124 21 1 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1991 351 121 22 2 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1992 327 110 26 9 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1993 419 87 25 3 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1994 413 85 25 2 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1995 443 78 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1996 443 78 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1997 443 95 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1998 439 125 8 6 0 n/a n/a 8 586
1999 397 144 14 9 0 n/a n/a 6 570
2000 384 154 17 15 0 n/a n/a 6 576
2001 385 146 20 11 3 n/a n/a 9 574
2002 368 151 30 9 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 368 151 30 9 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 378 145 30 13 2 n/a n/a 0 568
2005 397 153 31 10 0 n/a n/a 0 591
2006 403 143 36 15 1 n/a n/a 0 598
2007 397 144 33 16 0 n/a n/a 13 603
2008 423 100 37 26 2 n/a n/a 14 602
2009 403 107 37 29 4 n/a n/a 21 601
2010 397 121 41 35 2 n/a n/a 19 615
2011 380 120 38 45 2 1 17 0 603
2012 374 105 50 50 2 1 30 0 612
2013 367 105 64 49 2 1 25 0 613
2014 327 132 78 56 3 0 22 0 618
2015 320 100 101 52 2 1 31 0 607
2016 304 87 130 48 1 1 31 0 602
2017 293 89 143 40 2 1 28 0 596
2018 291 89 144 37 3 2 35 0 601
2019 302 54 146 36 3 2 40 0 583
2020 301 62 142 36 4 1 49 0 595
2021 300 62 143 34 3 2 32 0 576
2022 294 71 130 30 3 2 37 0 567
2023 291 81 116 30 2 0 43 0 563

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lowe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 28.3 20.2 n/a
1989 555 28.2 19.6 n/a
1990 511 28.4 17.9 n/a
1991 496 32.8 15.1 n/a
1992 472 30.0 15.7 n/a
1993 534 32.4 16.5 n/a
1994 525 30.0 17.5 n/a
1995 537 30.3 17.7 n/a
1996 537 30.3 17.7 n/a
1997 552 30.3 18.2 17.9
1998 586 31.1 18.8 15.9
1999 570 21.3 26.8 21.8
2000 576 22.8 25.3 24.2
2001 574 n/a 0.0 26
2002 558 27.0 20.7 41.4
2003 558 27.0 20.7 41.4
2004 568 31.0 18.3 n/a
2005 591 32.1 18.4 n/a
2006 598 34.0 17.6 33.6
2007 603 33.0 18.3 27.3
2008 602 32.0 18.8 23.5
2009 601 33.0 18.2 25
2010 615 27.0 22.7 33.1
2011 603 33.0 18.2 32.3
2012 612 30.3 20.1 29.4
2013 613 32.5 18.8 31
2014 618 30.5 20.2 35
2015 607 32.0 18.9 32.5
2016 602 30.0 20.0 34.2
2017 596 30.5 19.4 27.2
2018 601 31.8 18.8 30.9
2019 583 31.9 18.2 22.1
2020 595 30.5 19.4 23.9
2021 576 32.3 17.7 23.1
2022 567 32.2 17.5 27.2
2023 563 32.7 17.1 27.4

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 Lowe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 28.3 20.2 n/a
1989 555 28.2 19.6 n/a
1990 511 28.4 17.9 n/a
1991 496 32.8 15.1 n/a
1992 472 30.0 15.7 n/a
1993 534 32.4 16.5 n/a
1994 525 30.0 17.5 n/a
1995 537 30.3 17.7 n/a
1996 537 30.3 17.7 n/a
1997 552 30.3 18.2 17.9
1998 586 31.1 18.8 15.9
1999 570 21.3 26.8 21.8
2000 576 22.8 25.3 24.2
2001 574 n/a 0.0 26
2002 558 27.0 20.7 41.4
2003 558 27.0 20.7 41.4
2004 568 31.0 18.3 n/a
2005 591 32.1 18.4 n/a
2006 598 34.0 17.6 33.6
2007 603 33.0 18.3 27.3
2008 602 32.0 18.8 23.5
2009 601 33.0 18.2 25
2010 615 27.0 22.7 33.1
2011 603 33.0 18.2 32.3
2012 612 30.3 20.1 29.4
2013 613 32.5 18.8 31
2014 618 30.5 20.2 35
2015 607 32.0 18.9 32.5
2016 602 30.0 20.0 34.2
2017 596 30.5 19.4 27.2
2018 601 31.8 18.8 30.9
2019 583 31.9 18.2 22.1
2020 595 30.5 19.4 23.9
2021 576 32.3 17.7 23.1
2022 567 32.2 17.5 27.2
2023 563 32.7 17.1 27.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lowe Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $729 (5.1%) $299 (2.1%) $1,029 (7.2%) $11,037 (77.5%) $1,265 (8.9%) $12,302 (86.4%) $14,246
2019 $792 (5.4%) $254 (1.7%) $1,046 (7.2%) $11,455 (78.5%) $1,245 (8.5%) $12,700 (87.0%) $14,591
2020 $781 (5.2%) $282 (1.9%) $1,063 (7.1%) $11,753 (78.9%) $1,233 (8.3%) $12,986 (87.1%) $14,902
2021 $1,050 (6.8%) $649 (4.2%) $1,699 (11.0%) $12,032 (77.9%) $1,079 (7.0%) $13,111 (84.9%) $15,436
2022 $2,362 (13.1%) $1,328 (7.4%) $3,690 (20.5%) $11,796 (65.6%) $1,347 (7.5%) $13,143 (73.0%) $17,992

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 10th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 86th of 687 Elementary schools
 11.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students583563
 3.4%
African American5481
 50%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian146116
 20.5%
Hispanic3630
 16.7%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White302291
 3.6%
Two or More Races4043
 7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22.1%27.4%
 5.2%


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Students at Lowe Elementary are 52% White, 21% Asian, 14% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Students who attend Lowe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westport Middle
High : Eastern High

In the 2022-23 school year, 563 students attended Lowe Elementary.

Lowe Elementary ranks 91st of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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