Lowell Elementary School

1058 East Mercer Street

School District

Seattle Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:10
Type

public

GreatSchools Rating

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on September 06, 2019

We've had a wonderful experience at Lowell. It's a magical place in so many ways, with students from many different backgrounds learning with and from each other. My son is thriving academically and has developed so many "soft" skills. Amazing teachers and staff. We couldn't be happier. Ignore the 2/10 and actually visit Lowell to see what an amazing place it really is!
Submitted by parent on July 07, 2019

The fact that this school is a "2" proves to me that these ratings websites tell you almost nothing about what is happening inside a school building. Lowell is accomplishing amazing things despite challenges and a lack of support from the district. If you are scared about a low rating, go tour a school and see for yourself the cute kids, and devoted teachers and staff working hard every day to support and educate children. Remember that test scores basically tell you the race and socioecomonic status of the students, not the quality or dedication of the staff and community. Kids with privilege test well no matter where they are (See study: "Does Attendance in Private Schools Predict Student Outcomes at Age 15? Evidence From a Longitudinal Study", Educational Researcher, July 9, 2018).
Submitted by parent on April 23, 2019

I rate Lowell Elementary School very high based on the teaching team, leadership and my kids progress! I highly recommend Lowell!
Submitted by parent on July 03, 2017

Lowell has a very diverse population and has been through many changes over the last few years and has emerged with a strong diverse community and a dedicated excellent new leadership.
Submitted by parent on April 12, 2016

There is a great community of parents and teachers at Lowell Elementary. It is a great neighborhood school where kids will learn to be citizens of a diverse society. While it's not perfect, I've seen that no school - public or private - is perfect. It takes families becoming personally invested in their neighborhood and the outcomes of ALL students that makes a great school.Lowell has the makings of that.
Submitted by parent on April 10, 2014

Although Lowell is 2 star rated but it has a whole bunch of dedicated and good teachers. However the curriculum should be more challening.
Submitted by other on January 21, 2012

If you're a parent of a child resisting the move to a new school, have them read this: I cried the day my parents told me I would be leaving Gatewood for Lafayette, and reacted similarly when they made me move from Lafayette to Lowell. It's a big deal to switch schools, and it's especially hard when you have to leave all of your friends behind. But you will find when you get to Lowell that you make friends very quickly, and that you can still hold on to your friends from your old school. I was a student at Lowell from third through fifth grade, and those three years were academically the best years of my life so far. I also met most of my closest friends at Lowell, and it was a recent conversation with those friends about our love for this school that inspired me to find it on this website and write a review. I had some of the best teachers that I've ever had, certainly the best curricula, and, perhaps most importantly, became a part of the incredible Lowell community. If you are considering Lowell, don't consider any longer. Of course, for some people it won't be a good fit. But most families find in Lowell a social and academic experience that is worth taking a risk for.
Submitted by parent on November 03, 2010

Lowell has one of the most dedicated parent, teacher and student communities that I have seen.