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#467 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 21% in state

Lowell Elementary

Elementary School · Everett School District · Everett, WA

An Everett School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5010 View Dr., Everett, WA 98203

  • Math 45% vs WA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs WA 50% (2024)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.4% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.6% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.2 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$18,396
Chronic Absenteeism42.2%

Students at Lowell Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency45%(2024 SBA)
School
State
46%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 SBA)
School
State
50%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 50% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

68.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lowell Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,500/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Everett), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,505

Median home value

$575,300

Median rent

$1,761/mo

College educated

34%

Homeownership

67.1%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–121.0 mi107Compare →
Forest Park Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–81.1 mi51Compare →
Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–51.2 mi430Compare →
View Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.3 mi467Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Everett School District

Schools in district
33
Rank in district
#13 of 30
District spending per student
$18,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lowell Elementary is listed in Everett School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lowell Elementary

Lowell Elementary is a public elementary school in Everett, WA, part of Everett School District, serving approximately 543 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #467 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lowell Elementary

What grades does Lowell Elementary serve?

Lowell Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Lowell Elementary?

Lowell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lowell Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lowell Elementary rank in WA?

Lowell Elementary ranks #467 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Lowell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lowell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowell Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lowell Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Lowell Elementary a Title I school?

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

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

68.7% of students at Lowell Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
543
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Snohomish County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.2%
Area population (ZIP 98203)
35,356
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
40.2
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98203; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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