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Lowell Elementary School

625 S SEVENTH ST SAN JOSE CA 95112

About Lowell Elementary School

Lowell Elementary School is in the San José Unified School District, and it's there for kids in kindergarten right up to fifth grade. The school usually has around 430–470 students. There’s about one teacher for every 20 students, which helps them teach in a structured way while still giving each student individual attention.  The student body here has a lot of different people, with almost a straight 50/50 split between guys and girls. Lowell Elementary focuses on building strong basics in reading and math. 

Teachers really do work really closely with families. They make sure everyone's in the loop, and things stay consistent for the kids. Parents really like how welcoming the school feels, and they often mention how much everyone cares about kids doing well. Homes around downtown San José usually go for around $750,000 to $1.3 million, so a lot of families could stay connected to the community. Lowell Elementary gives kids a good place to learn. They get a lot of help from teachers, and their families are really involved, making it a great situation for everyone. This school is the best school in San Jose.

Contact Information

Address

625 S SEVENTH ST SAN JOSE CA 95112

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Phone

(408) 535-6243

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 49%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.
11
Full-time Teachers
25 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
10
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
285
Total Students
$98016
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1215 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Lowell Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (on other days), 2:10 PM on Wedn

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.9%
Asian 3.5%
Hispanic 89.8%
Black 2.1%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.9%
Asian
3.5%
Hispanic
89.8%
Black
2.1%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 285
46%
131 Female
54%
154 Male

Student Population

285 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

258 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

  • The Schools of Tomorrow Implementation Committee (STIC) is meeting throughout February (Feb 3, 10, and 24) to finalize recommendations on school facilities and program relocations.
  • The final recommendation on how to modernize and potentially consolidate elementary schools will be presented to the Board of Education by March 12, 2026.

FAQ

Q1. What grade levels does Lowell Elementary School serve?

Ans. Lowell Elementary School serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade.


Q2. Does Lowell Elementary School support students who are learning English?

Ans. Yes, Lowell Elementary School provides English Learner support services through district programs.


Q3. Are meals provided for students during the school day?

Ans. Yes, meals are provided, as Lowell Elementary School participates in district meal programs.


Q4. How does Lowell Elementary School keep parents informed?

Ans. The school uses district communication tools and parent–teacher conferences to communicate clearly. 

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Q5. Does Lowell Elementary School offer after-school or enrichment programs?

Ans. After-school and enrichment opportunities are not clearly listed online; families are encouraged to contact the school directly for current program details.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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