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#427 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 12% in state

Lowell Elementary School

Elementary School · Fort Frye Local · Lowell, OH

A Fort Frye Local elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

305 Market St, Lowell, OH 45744

  • Math 77% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 84% proficient (2022)
  • 19:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency81% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$16,882
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Students at Lowell Elementary School score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency84%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 81% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lowell 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average258/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$64,853

Median home value

$170,300

Median rent

$789/mo

College educated

13.5%

Homeownership

92.9%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45744; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St John Central Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–84.9 mi91Compare →
Beverly-center Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.0K–5Not available220Compare →
Salem-liberty Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.6K–5Not available78Compare →

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.

Fort Frye Local

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$16,882NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lowell Elementary School is listed in Fort Frye Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lowell Elementary School

Lowell Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lowell, OH, part of Fort Frye Local, serving approximately 95 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lowell Elementary School

What grades does Lowell Elementary School serve?

Lowell Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lowell Elementary School?

Lowell Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lowell Elementary School rank in OH?

Lowell Elementary School ranks #427 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Lowell Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lowell Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Lowell Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowell Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Lowell Elementary School a charter school?

No, Lowell Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lowell Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Lowell Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowell Elementary School?

77.9% of students at Lowell 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%
Area population (ZIP 45744)
2,164
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
55.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 45744; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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