Excellent
#195 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 15% in state
Lowery Elementary School
Elementary School · Ascension Parish · Donaldsonville, LA
An Ascension Parish elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2389-B Hwy 1 South, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
- Math 22% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lowery Elementary School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lowery Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,422/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,490
Median home value
$186,800
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
32.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Catholic Diocesan Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Belle Rose Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 3.8 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Bluff Ridge PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 563 | Compare → |
| Bullion Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 655 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ascension Parish
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #21 of 31
- District spending per student
- $14,108NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lowery Elementary School is listed in Ascension Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowery Elementary School
Lowery Elementary School is a public elementary school in Donaldsonville, LA, part of Ascension Parish, serving approximately 311 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowery Elementary School
What grades does Lowery Elementary School serve?
Lowery Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Lowery Elementary School?
Lowery Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowery Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowery Elementary School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowery Elementary School rank in LA?
Lowery Elementary School ranks #195 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Lowery Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowery Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lowery Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowery Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lowery Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lowery Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lowery Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lowery Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowery Elementary School?
86.2% of students at Lowery Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ascension Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (225) 391-7500
- Area population (ZIP 70346)
- 9,831
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70346; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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