Enrollment
354
Elementary
DISTRICT 361 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MISSOULA ELEM·NCES 301857000574
Lowell School
1215 Phillips St, Missoula, MT 59802 · (406) 542-4040 · Missoula County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL354 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
86%
306 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 58%
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 18 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 51 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 55 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 67 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 53 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 57 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 53 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (51) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (53).
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 40% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
37.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
27.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 37 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 27 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Lowell School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell School this school | 354 | 86.4% | N/A |
| Franklin School Missoula | 274 | 80.3% | N/A |
| Alberton Elementary Alberton | 89 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Garfield School Miles City | 210 | 66.7% | N/A |
| Fairview School Fairview | 134 | 48.5% | N/A |
| Big Sky Elementary Billings | 373 | 59.2% | N/A |
Matched among Montana elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Lowell School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Missoula County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 27.0% | #158 of 199 | #15 of 17 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 37.0% | #156 of 201 | #16 of 17 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 354 | #62 of 421 | #10 of 24 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #78 of 160 | #8 of 15 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 38.4% | #61 of 160 | #6 of 15 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 86.4% | #60 of 226 | #2 of 18 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +23.3% | #6 of 48 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
354
+102 (+40%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 409
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 354 | 24 | 14.8:1 | 86% (306) |
| 2023-24 | 325 | 24.3 | 13.3:1 | 74% (242) |
| 2022-23 | 285 | 23.9 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 252 | 21 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 287 | 21.3 | 13.5:1 | 100% (287) |
| 2015-16 | 297 | 22 | 13.5:1 | 100% (297) |
| 2010-11 | 289 | 19 | 15.2:1 | 77% (223) |
| 2000-01 | 271 | 19 | 14.3:1 | 72% (194) |
| 1990-91 | 409 | 18 | 22.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Lowell School.
Since 2017-18: students up 23% (287 to 354); teachers up 13% (21.3 to 24).
About Lowell School
Lowell School is a public elementary school in Missoula, Montana. Students in pre-K through 5 attend, and enrollment is 354 students. The typical figure for elementary schools in Montana is about 167 students.
Missoula Elem operates 14 schools. Combined enrollment is 5,293 students.
Lowell School is 78% White by enrollment. Smaller groups are 8% Native American, 6% multiracial, 5% Black, and 3% Hispanic. County-wide, 87% of Missoula County residents are White. The school's diversity index is 38%, meaning two students picked at random have a 38% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
Lowell School operates with 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 14.8:1. That is higher than the 11.9:1 average for elementary schools in Montana. About 86% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. Among public schools in Missoula County, the average eligibility rate is 41%.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Missoula County show that the median household income is $75,598, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 47%, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. Besides Lowell School, Missoula County has 46 other public schools.
Nearest public school: Hellgate High School, about 1.4 miles away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Lowell School's location as City: Small.
Federal data show a 40% enrollment rise, from 252 in 2020-21 to 354 in 2024-25. Students per teacher rose from 12.0 in 2020-21 to 14.8 in 2024-25.
Discussions about Lowell School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Missoula County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
120,672
Census ACS
Median income
$75,598
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
47
14,099 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Missoula Elem
- Washington Middle SchoolMiddle · 669 students
- Porter Middle SchoolMiddle · 579 students
- Jeannette Rankin ElElementary · 457 students
- Lewis & Clark SchoolElementary · 429 students
- Hawthorne SchoolElementary · 417 students
- Paxson SchoolElementary · 415 students
Other schools in Missoula
- Sentinel High SchoolHigh · 1,365 students
- Hellgate High SchoolHigh · 1,262 students
- Big Sky High SchoolHigh · 1,148 students
- Washington Middle SchoolMiddle · 669 students
- Porter Middle SchoolMiddle · 579 students
- Hellgate El IntermediateMiddle · 517 students
Other Lowell schools
One other US public school is named Lowell. Lowell School is the largest of the 2.
- Lowell SchoolBISBEE, AZ · 114 students
Nearby schools
- Hellgate High School1.4 mi · 1,262
- Franklin School1.7 mi · 274
- Paxson School1.8 mi · 415
- Rattlesnake Elementary School2.1 mi · 393
- Washington Middle School2.1 mi · 669
- Missoula TEACH Academy2.3 mi · 84
Frequently asked questions
About Lowell SchoolHow many students attend Lowell School?
Lowell School enrolls approximately 354 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Lowell School serve?
Lowell School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowell School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Lowell School is approximately 14.8:1 (24 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Lowell School?
Lowell School reports a student body of 78% White, 3% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Lowell School?
Lowell School is overseen by Missoula Elem in Missoula County.
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