Lowrey Elementary School

Summary:

Lowrey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dearborn, Michigan, serving 523 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Dearborn City School District, which is ranked 302 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lowrey Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics. In 2023-2024, 64.6% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step Math, compared to 49.3% in the district and 43.4% statewide. However, the school has a high percentage of students (88.15%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status. Additionally, Lowrey has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.0% in 2019-2020 to 34.6% in 2021-2022, which may impact the school's academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools in the Dearborn City School District, such as McCollough Elementary School and Oakman Elementary School, Lowrey Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate is a concern shared by some of the neighboring schools, suggesting an area for potential improvement across the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 6601 Jonathon St
       Dearborn, MI  48126-1864


(313) 827-1800

District: Dearborn City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
568th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,052 Help


Students who attend Lowrey Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lowrey Middle School
High:    Fordson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.3%
Hispanic:
1.3%
Asian:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lowrey Elementary School ranks better than 61.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 8th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.98. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.3%), Hispanic (1.3%), Asian (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lowrey Elementary School is 14.2. 12 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lowrey Elementary School employs 36.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lowrey Elementary School is $19,052. 12 elementary schools in the Dearborn City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lowrey Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowrey Elementary School 568th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Lowrey Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Dearborn City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dearborn City School District 302nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lowrey Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lowrey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.68 651st 1545 57.9%
2007 67.23 536th 1565 65.8%
2008 57.54 832nd 1577 47.2%
2009 55.89 907th 1589 42.9%
2010 57.29 914th 1552 41.1%
2011 60.75 762nd 1552 50.9%
2012 60.82 612th 1566 60.9%
2013 60.40 627th 1563 59.9%
2014 67.25 482nd 1533 68.6%
2015 62.09 579th 1580 63.4%
2016 49.78 798th 1548 48.4%
2017 58.78 521st 1466 64.5%
2018 67.47 486th 1448 66.4%
2019 80.66 214th 1408 84.8%
2021 31.72 794th 1153 31.1%
2022 51.43 603rd 1344 55.1%
2023 66.07 457th 1470 68.9%
2024 58.98 568th 1486 61.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lowrey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.73 62nd 270 77.0%
2019 79.75 19th 117 83.8%
2021 34.62 27th 42 35.7%
2022 61.11 32nd 98 67.3%
2023 56.12 71st 180 60.6%
2024 53.69 83rd 184 54.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lowrey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.03 124th 1397 91.1%
2019 94.14 18th 1134 98.4%
2021 44.66 407th 749 45.7%
2022 69.17 242nd 1099 78.0%
2023 79.54 166th 1350 87.7%
2024 73.28 258th 1381 81.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Lowrey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.10 457th 1443 68.3%
2019 75.32 218th 1171 81.4%
2021 25.48 713th 902 21.0%
2022 52.36 496th 1106 55.2%
2023 57.59 495th 1321 62.5%
2024 56.94 517th 1342 61.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Lowrey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.55 490th 1446 66.1%
2019 79.06 195th 1196 83.7%
2021 25.09 723rd 915 21.0%
2022 46.15 587th 1139 48.5%
2023 69.06 363rd 1334 72.8%
2024 51.07 619th 1347 54.0%
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Rank History for White students at Lowrey Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.73 536th 1253 57.2%
2019 73.38 250th 1128 77.8%
2021 24.02 810th 1005 19.4%
2022 38.69 679th 1102 38.4%
2023 56.23 489th 1198 59.2%
2024 46.13 633rd 1204 47.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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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Enrollment information for Lowrey Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 859 1 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 882
1989 750 0 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 764
1990 826 0 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1991 819 1 8 4 13 n/a n/a 37 882
1992 1286 0 8 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1312
1993 1367 7 8 24 0 n/a n/a 0 1406
1994 559 2 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 573
1995 1322 10 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1353
1996 1322 10 6 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1353
1997 669 3 1 4 1 n/a n/a -4 674
1998 559 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a -3 565
1999 663 2 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 669
2000 591 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 26 622
2001 623 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2002 1318 9 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1337
2003 1318 9 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1337
2004 559 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2005 564 3 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2006 582 3 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2007 642 6 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2008 647 5 2 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 657
2009 617 6 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2010 685 6 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2011 681 5 2 4 0 1 0 0 693
2012 732 4 3 4 0 1 0 0 744
2013 725 4 1 4 0 0 0 0 734
2014 735 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 743
2015 698 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 710
2016 726 6 1 2 1 0 0 0 736
2017 690 4 4 2 0 0 0 0 700
2018 681 4 3 2 0 0 0 0 690
2019 650 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 658
2020 610 4 2 2 0 0 0 0 618
2021 563 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 569
2022 503 2 4 4 0 0 0 0 513
2023 509 2 7 5 0 0 0 0 523
2024 511 3 4 7 0 0 0 0 525

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 Lowrey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 882 n/a n/a n/a
1989 764 n/a n/a 54.8
1990 839 41.0 20.4 54.7
1991 882 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1312 n/a n/a 39.9
1993 1406 n/a 0.0 54.3
1994 573 39.3 14.6 94.9
1995 1353 25.8 52.4 54.8
1996 1353 25.8 52.4 54.8
1997 674 84.0 8.0 94.4
1998 565 24.0 23.5 94.4
1999 669 24.0 27.9 94.9
2000 622 25.0 23.8 99.5
2001 631 25.2 25.0 99.5
2002 1337 50.0 26.7 59.8
2003 1337 50.0 26.7 59.8
2004 571 45.7 12.5 99.5
2005 580 32.2 18.0 99.5
2006 597 33.7 17.7 99.5
2007 659 37.7 17.5 77.4
2008 657 41.3 15.9 79.9
2009 630 39.7 15.9 80.5
2010 697 42.1 16.5 82.8
2011 693 41.8 16.5 85
2012 744 46.6 15.9 85.1
2013 734 41.5 17.6 78.9
2014 743 44.5 16.6 85.7
2015 710 44.0 16.1 84.5
2016 736 46.0 16.0 81.4
2017 700 42.3 16.5 75
2018 690 43.8 15.7 90
2019 658 44.3 14.8 87.7
2020 618 46.0 13.4 87.7
2021 569 45.3 12.5 84.4
2022 513 36.5 14.0 88.1
2023 523 36.3 14.4 88.1
2024 525 36.8 14.2 91.2

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 Lowrey Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 882 n/a n/a n/a
1989 764 n/a n/a 54.8
1990 839 41.0 20.4 54.7
1991 882 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1312 n/a n/a 39.9
1993 1406 n/a 0.0 54.3
1994 573 39.3 14.6 94.9
1995 1353 25.8 52.4 54.8
1996 1353 25.8 52.4 54.8
1997 674 84.0 8.0 94.4
1998 565 24.0 23.5 94.4
1999 669 24.0 27.9 94.9
2000 622 25.0 23.8 99.5
2001 631 25.2 25.0 99.5
2002 1337 50.0 26.7 59.8
2003 1337 50.0 26.7 59.8
2004 571 45.7 12.5 99.5
2005 580 32.2 18.0 99.5
2006 597 33.7 17.7 99.5
2007 659 37.7 17.5 77.4
2008 657 41.3 15.9 79.9
2009 630 39.7 15.9 80.5
2010 697 42.1 16.5 82.8
2011 693 41.8 16.5 85
2012 744 46.6 15.9 85.1
2013 734 41.5 17.6 78.9
2014 743 44.5 16.6 85.7
2015 710 44.0 16.1 84.5
2016 736 46.0 16.0 81.4
2017 700 42.3 16.5 75
2018 690 43.8 15.7 90
2019 658 44.3 14.8 87.7
2020 618 46.0 13.4 87.7
2021 569 45.3 12.5 84.4
2022 513 36.5 14.0 88.1
2023 523 36.3 14.4 88.1
2024 525 36.8 14.2 91.2

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 Lowrey Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,423 (11.5%) $10,968 (88.5%) $12,391
2020 $1,740 (13.0%) $11,680 (87.0%) $13,420
2021 $3,382 (22.5%) $11,640 (77.5%) $15,022
2022 $5,785 (30.3%) $13,284 (69.7%) $19,069
2023 $4,258 (22.3%) $14,794 (77.7%) $19,052

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lowrey Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 214th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 457th of 1470 Elementary schools
 15.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lowrey Elementary School)61.252.6
 8.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)46.743.5
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Lowrey Elementary School)75.267.7
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)54.351.4
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lowrey Elementary School)66.772.2
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)49.446
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Lowrey Elementary School)67.571
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)41.142.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lowrey Elementary School)51.634.1
 17.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Dearborn City School District)48.543.1
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Lowrey Elementary School)52.845.3
 7.5%
   5th Grade Math (Dearborn City School District)3635.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Lowrey Elementary School)31.714
 17.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Dearborn City School District)16.513.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students658523
 20.5%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic05
Pacific Islander00
White650509
 21.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.7%88.1%
 0.5%


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Students who attend Lowrey Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lowrey Middle School
High : Fordson High School

Lowrey Elementary School ranks 568th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Lowrey Elementary School are 97% White, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 525 students attended Lowrey Elementary School.


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