Lowe Elementary

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Lowe Elementary ranks 2139 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lowe Elementary is a public elementary school in Princeton, Texas, serving 676 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Princeton Independent School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, academic performance, and socioeconomic factors.

Lowe Elementary has a more racially diverse student body compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (21.15%) and Asian (8.58%) students. While the school's overall reading and math proficiency rates are lower than district and state averages, its 5th-grade students perform better in reading than their peers. Interestingly, Lowe Elementary's special education students and students of low socioeconomic status perform relatively better compared to their counterparts in the district and state. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 1,532 out of 4,581 Texas elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 2,026 out of 4,647 in 2022-2023, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address this trend.

Lowe Elementary's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.76% to 54.73% over the past three school years, indicates that the school serves a population with lower socioeconomic status. Yet, the relatively better performance of these students compared to their peers in the district and state highlights the school's ability to support and address the unique needs of this population. By learning from higher-performing nearby schools like Harper Elementary and Smith Elementary, Lowe Elementary can identify and implement strategies to improve its overall academic outcomes and statewide ranking.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

450 Beauchamp Blvd
Princeton, TX 75407

(469) 952-5400

District: Princeton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2139^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,601

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 676

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

38.0%

White:

24.9%

African American:

21.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lowe Elementary ranks better than 54.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Princeton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Lowe Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (38%), White (24.9%), African American (21.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lowe Elementary is 16.1. 3 elementary schools in the Princeton Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Lowe Elementary employs 41.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lowe Elementary is $9,601, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Princeton Independent School District (Isd).

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lowe Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Princeton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Princeton Independent School District (Isd) 438^th of 968 Texas 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	TX State Percentile
2021	59.13	1557^th	4578	66.0%
2022	61.70	1532^nd	4581	66.6%
2023	52.71	2026^th	4647	56.4%
2024	50.31	2139^th	4675	54.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lowe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	16.25	875^th	961	8.9%
2022	48.13	557^th	1004	44.5%
2023	32.72	818^th	1099	25.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lowe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	39.00	2137^th	3446	38.0%
2022	33.58	2577^th	3487	26.1%
2023	37.59	2384^th	3556	33.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lowe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	69.32	588^th	3799	84.5%
2022	41.60	2159^th	3952	45.4%
2023	32.48	2941^st	4086	28.0%

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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	TX State Percentile
2021	57.98	1515^th	4451	66.0%
2022	47.51	2318^th	4477	48.2%
2023	44.77	2573^rd	4521	43.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Lowe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	62.99	1360^th	4499	69.8%
2022	60.59	1542^nd	4561	66.2%
2023	52.10	2021^st	4588	56.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Lowe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	60.04	1392^nd	3006	53.7%
2022	44.02	2074^th	2958	29.9%
2023	61.88	1359^th	2980	54.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Lowe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.61	2021^st	4331	53.3%
2022	39.71	2838^th	4461	36.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Lowe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	53.67	1804^th	4498	59.9%
2022	62.15	1473^rd	4563	67.7%
2023	51.91	2047^th	4585	55.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Lowe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	76.68	143^rd	957	85.1%
2023	54.58	527^th	1015	48.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Lowe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	64.92	566^th	2444	76.8%
2022	79.24	280^th	2421	88.4%
2023	52.38	994^th	2443	59.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lowe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	51.35	1853^rd	4329	57.2%
2022	40.96	2692^nd	4376	38.5%
2023	37.03	2953^rd	4401	32.9%

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Rank History for White students at Lowe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	61.11	1042^nd	3082	66.2%
2022	63.73	1019^th	3082	66.9%
2023	68.06	879^th	3106	71.7%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Lowe Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	159	52	9	216	0	0	28	464
2021	160	80	14	199	2	1	36	492
2022	222	110	33	240	3	2	45	655
2023	168	143	58	257	1	3	46	676

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
2020	464	34.1	13.5	63.6
2021	492	33.7	14.5	54.1
2022	655	41.4	15.7	51.8
2023	676	41.9	16.1	54.7

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 Lowe Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	464	34.1	13.5	63.6
2021	492	33.7	14.5	54.1
2022	655	41.4	15.7	51.8
2023	676	41.9	16.1	54.7

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 Lowe Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$824 (8.5%)	$8,869 (91.5%)	$9,693
2021	$719 (7.5%)	$8,882 (92.5%)	$9,601

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Schools Near Lowe Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lowe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	450 Beauchamp Blvd	Princeton	75407	Collin County	Princeton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 952-5400	676	42	16.1	54.7%	168 (24.9%)	143 (21.2%)	257 (38.0%)	58 (8.6%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	46 (6.8%)	50.3	2139^th of 4675 public elementary schools	54.2%		52.7	2026^th of 4647 public elementary schools	56.4%	113								41.4	52.8	55.7	40.4	46.7	50.0	13.7	$9,601	$719	$8,882
Lacy Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	224 E College St	Princeton	75407	Collin County	Princeton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 952-5400	670	43	15.5	59.1%	236 (35.2%)	150 (22.4%)	223 (33.3%)	34 (5.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.6%)	53.5	1941^st of 4675 public elementary schools	58.5%		51.4	2101^st of 4647 public elementary schools	54.8%	160								48.6	40.8	56.8	33.3	40.8	59.0	32.6	$9,719	$1,081	$8,638
Smith Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2101 Forest Meadow Dr	Princeton	75407	Collin County	Princeton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 952-5400	683	39	17.4	54.5%	245 (35.9%)	166 (24.3%)	189 (27.7%)	24 (3.5%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.9%)	58.5	1662^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	64.4%		72.4	1061^st of 4647 public elementary schools	77.2%	601								55.3	49.2	50.4	43.6	43.1	49.6	36.5	$7,972	$621	$7,350
Harper Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8080 Cr 398	Princeton	75407	Collin County	Princeton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 952-5400	436	31	13.9	56.0%	122 (28.0%)	72 (16.5%)	202 (46.3%)	23 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.2%)	55.1	1865^th of 4675 public elementary schools	60.1%		74.3	996^th of 4647 public elementary schools	78.6%	869	0.0		8.3	0.0		0.0	0.0	47.4	44.3	59.2	36.0	43.9	70.8	21.7	$9,354	$900	$8,454
Godwin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1019 N 6th St	Princeton	75407	Collin County	Princeton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 952-5400	587	39	15.1	65.1%	188 (32.0%)	118 (20.1%)	238 (40.5%)	19 (3.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	32.2	3301^st of 4675 public elementary schools	29.4%		41.2	2712^th of 4647 public elementary schools	41.6%	589	16.7			0.0				40.8	46.5	40.0	26.4	32.3	40.0	13.6	$9,567	$817	$8,750
Webb Elementary	Public	K-5	810 E Louisiana St	McKinney	75069	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 302-6000	355	31	11.3	67.9%	95 (26.8%)	20 (5.6%)	220 (62.0%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	31.3	3357^th of 4675 public elementary schools	28.2%		25	3697^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.4%	340	0.0	0.0	20.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	46.2	36.7	55.2	36.5	25.0	25.9	8.6	$12,546	$1,799	$10,747
Finch Elementary	Public	K-5	1205 S Tennessee St	McKinney	75069	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 302-5600	325	32	10.0	85.5%	25 (7.7%)	23 (7.1%)	261 (80.3%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	27	3626^th of 4675 public elementary schools	22.4%		25.3	3674^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.9%	48	8.3	10.0	0.0	16.7	10.0	20.0	0.0	36.2	38.2	40.8	19.2	30.9	40.8	12.2	$16,207	$2,015	$14,192
Mayfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5970 Waterway Dr	Princeton	75407	Collin County	Princeton Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 952-5400	609	36	16.8	72.7%	193 (31.7%)	23 (3.8%)	361 (59.3%)	7 (1.1%)	7 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	41.1	2741^st of 4675 public elementary schools	41.4%					(n/a)								44.3	40.4	41.4	38.9	31.7	50.5	21.4
Caldwell Elementary	Public	K-5	601 W Louisiana St	McKinney	75069	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 302-5500	458	38	12.1	67.9%	97 (21.2%)	68 (14.8%)	264 (57.6%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	67.4	1233^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	73.6%		51.6	2086^th of 4647 public elementary schools	55.1%	853	11.1	10.5	15.4	11.5	15.0	15.4	0.0	47.1	52.0	79.7	42.3	42.9	64.9	28.4	$11,782	$1,753	$10,029
Robert L Puster Elementary	Public	K-4	856 Stoddard Rd	Fairview	75069	Collin County	Lovejoy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 742-8300	604	37	16.3	3.8%	395 (65.4%)	11 (1.8%)	67 (11.1%)	97 (16.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.3%)	98.8	31^st of 4675 public elementary schools	99.3%		98.8	34^th of 4647 public elementary schools	99.3%	3								84.8	85.9		91.5	89.6			$10,300	$402	$9,897

Frequently Asked Questions about Lowe Elementary

What district is Lowe Elementary in?

Princeton Independent School District (Isd)

Is Lowe Elementary a good school?

Lowe Elementary ranks 2139^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lowe Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 676 students attended Lowe Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Lowe Elementary?

Students at Lowe Elementary are 38% Hispanic, 25% White, 21% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

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