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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT·NCES 160117000216

LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3484 BANKS LOWMAN ROAD, LOWMAN, ID 83637 · (208) 259-3333 · Boise County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL1 STUDENTS
Enrollment
1
Elementary
DISTRICT 111 · STATE 332
Student : Teacher
1.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.3:1 · STATE 18.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 5
1
Student demographics
White
1100%
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 72%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Female
1100%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
1
-4 (-80%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
1.0:1
was 5.0:1
% White
100%
was 100%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of the minimally staffed elementary schools in LOWMAN, Idaho, one of the schools within GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT, with 1 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 6. By comparison, Idaho's public schools average about 332 students each, so LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL sits 100% smaller than that benchmark.

Within GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT, which oversees 2 schools and 221 students, LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL shows that nearly all students (100%) are White. That is meaningfully more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 85%.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 1.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 18.1:1, putting LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Boise County) logs that median household income runs about $78,774, roughly 31% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. Across Boise County's 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 690 students), LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: GARDEN VALLEY SCHOOL, around 16.9 miles off.

The campus sits in a countryside setting.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count ticked down 80%: 5 students in 2018 compared to 1 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 5.0:1 in 2018 to 1.0:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Boise County at a glance

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Population
8,273
Census ACS
Median income
$78,774
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
690 students

Quick facts

School name
LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT
Address
3484 BANKS LOWMAN ROAD, LOWMAN, ID 83637
Phone
(208) 259-3333
County
Boise County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
1
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
1.0:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
160117000216
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How many students attend LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 1 students in grades PK-06.
Is LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
How many students per teacher at LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Approximately 1.0:1 students per teacher at LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
How diverse is LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reports a student body of 100% White.
Is LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL public or private?
LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT.
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