Lowell Elementary School

Lowell Elementary School serves 333 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Tacoma, Washington, and stands out as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranking 53rd out of 2,261 Washington elementary schools, Lowell consistently delivers exceptional academic results that place it in the 98th percentile statewide. The school's academic excellence is particularly evident in English Language Arts, where an impressive 87% of students across all grade levels achieve proficiency or above.

With 20 full-time equivalent teachers serving the student body, Lowell maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 16.6 to 1, allowing for more individualized attention and support. Located in Pierce County's 98403 ZIP code, Lowell Elementary sits in an established, well-educated community where 62% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood reflects stability and investment in education, with a median household income of $81,330 and median home values of $702,100.

The relatively low poverty rate of 9.2% among the area's 8,613 residents contributes to a supportive environment for student learning. Lowell Elementary operates as a regular public school in Tacoma's mid-size city setting, providing families with access to high-quality education within a thriving urban community.