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Lowell Elementary School

2000 RICE LAKE RD DULUTH MN 55811

About Lowell Elementary School

Lowell Elementary accommodates nearly 276 students in grades K-5 with 26 full-time certified teachers for a little less than a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Approximately 47% of students achieve proficient or above in math; about 37% do so in reading. The school is quite diverse, with about 32% minority enrollment, including American Indian, Black, Hispanic, Asian, and multi-racial students; around 50% are economically disadvantaged. Staff is all certified, with a mix of early-career and veteran teachers. Homes in Duluth area generally have median sale prices around $300,000, with neighborhoods near Rice Lake Road somewhat higher or lower, depending on condition. The school is part of Duluth Public Schools, which emphasizes community focus and is trying to support students academically, even with some challenges. Families looking for best elementary schools in Minnesota are looking at Lowell for its smaller class sizes and diversity.

Contact Information

Address

2000 RICE LAKE RD DULUTH MN 55811

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Phone

(218) 336-8895

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 44%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 44% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
303
Total Students
$59847
Avg. Teacher Salary
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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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30AM - 2:30PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 68.5%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic 4.3%
Black 3.6%
Two+ Races 15.9%
Native Am. 6.5%
White
68.5%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic
4.3%
Black
3.6%
Two+ Races
15.9%
Native Am.
6.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 303
44%
133 Female
56%
170 Male

Student Population

303 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school offers an Ojibwe language immersion program for students in kindergarten through 5th grade.

In the program, students learn core academic subjects in Ojibwemowin.

Transportation is provided for students within the Lowell or Myers-Wilkins attendance areas.

FAQ

1. What academic support services are offered at Lowell Elementary School?

Ans. Students are supported through reading/math interventions, small groups, and individualized plans established by performance.

2. How does Lowell facilitate family-school partnerships?

Ans. Families engage in events, volunteer within classrooms, and continue two-way communication through platforms like ParentSquare.

3. What after-school programs does Lowell maintain?

Ans. The school participates in the KEY Zone program, which allows for after-school enrichment, supervised, and academic assistance.

4. Does Lowell provide bilingual or immersion programs?

Ans. The Spanish Immersion program is organized separately from Lowell School, but Lowell offers many supports for multilingual learners through ELL services and differentiation.

5. What are the special subjects students at Lowell will be participating in?

Ans. Students rotate through music, visual arts, physical education, and library/media for specials.

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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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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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