Lowell Elementary School

Lowell Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
5201 E Broadway,  Long Beach, CA
Long Beach Unified School District
3.6
534 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Established in 1926 due to a population explosion from the Signal Hill oil boom, Lowell Elementary is a public elementary school in the Long Beach Unified School District, serving grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Named after James Russell Lowell, an 1800s poet, editor and abolitionist reformer, Lowell Elementary enrolls approximately 600 students and is located at 5201 E. Broadway in Long Beach. Recipient of the California Distinguished School Award in 2000, 2004 and 2008, Lowell Elementary teaches core classes in language arts, math, science, history, English, health, physical education and performing arts. Home of the Sea Stars, the school sponsors a variety of special programs, including vocal and instrumental music offering students voice lessons. A widely celebrated art program called “Meet the Masters” teaches about some of the most influential artists in history and provides an opportunity for students to create their own masterpieces. Students in all grade levels learn technology proficiency and are provided an opportunity to join the technology club in fourth and fifth grades.

School Details

Head of School
Lester Lawson
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
68%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
61%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.3%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
50.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
23.5%
State Average
9.9%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,395:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.2%
Female
46.7%
White
48.9%
Hispanic
28.6%
Two or more races
10.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
Black
4.2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/17/2024
Excellent teachers. I work full time but have been welcomed when I’m available to help with school activities. We’ve met many nice kids and families. This school has a strong community.
1.0 parent
8/6/2022
My daughter was bullied for two years. Nothing was done. She was called into the principal’s office WITH THE GIRL THAT WAS BULLYING HER and yelled at by the principal. As a result from this, she started having severe anxiety about going to school. The following year didn’t get any better. Her teache...
2.0 parent
11/24/2021
Minorities be warned. You will be treated differently if you aren't involved in the school activities or if you look different or look middle class. This school for years has been a breeding ground for racism and extreme prejudice. The parents smear their racism towards their child and the students...
1.0 parent
8/31/2018
They need to hire better teachers in this school. Lowell has a great community, but teachers need to be evaluated by the students and parents at the end of the school year.

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