Lowell Graded School

Lowell Graded School is a public elementary school in Lowell, VT, part of the Lowell School District. The school serves approximately 79 students in grades Pre-K – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 90th percentile among VT schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 45% proficiency in math and 50% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $56,858, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 79 students, Lowell Graded School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1, Lowell Graded School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Lowell Graded School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.