Section 1: Academic Achievement - National Center for School ...

houses grades Pre-K through 5th. Lowry was in its fourth year in 2005-2006. Its student
population is constantly growing. The student population in the 2004 school year was
approximately 412 students. The cultural make-up of the school was as follows:
Student Ethnicity 2004-05
Ethnicity
This School
African American 35.0%
American Indian 1.5%
Asian 3.2%
Hispanic 22.1%
White 38.3%
The table below shows the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunches.
The high percentage of students in this program indicates a lower economic status of the
school community and additional needs for student programs.
Free or Reduced Price Lunch 2004-05
This School
District Average
% Students Receiving Free or Reduced-
40.5% 69.3%
Price Lunch
English Language Learners 2004-05
This School
District Average
% English Language Learners (Total) 13.3% 35.8%
The mission of Lowry Elementary is to establish and maintain a solid academic foundation
from early childhood education (ECE) through fifth grade so children will have the necessary
skills to be successful learners. Each student will be empowered to be a lifelong learner,
critical thinker and problem solver. All educational elements are integrated into a cohesive
curriculum.
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