Lowell Elementary School
Seattle, WA · Seattle School District No. 1
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, large
999th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 15%▼ Declining
1058 E MERCER ST, Seattle, WA 98102
(206)252-3020NCES ID 530771001205Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Lowell Elementary School 999th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 15th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 168 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 382 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11.2% | 36.1% | ▲ 24.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 19.4% | ▲ 13.3 pts | |
| White | 62.6% | 15.7% | ▼ 46.9 pts | |
| Asian | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.0% | 11.0% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 3.7% | ▲ 3.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $738K in zip 98102 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Lowell Elementary School
- #227Stevens Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 0.7 mi away227th of 1,174
ELA 67% ▲37 · Math 61% ▲33Compare - #192Tops K-8 SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.3 mi away192nd of 1,174
ELA 72% ▲42 · Math 61% ▲33Compare - #80Montlake Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.3 mi away80th of 1,174
ELA 78% ▲48 · Math 75% ▲47Compare - #832Madrona K-5 SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.5 mi away832nd of 1,174
ELA 36% ▲6 · Math 36% ▲8Compare - #995Bailey Gatzert Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.6 mi away995th of 1,174
ELA 30% = · Math 28% =Compare - #74McGilvra Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.7 mi away74th of 1,174
ELA 77% ▲47 · Math 77% ▲49Compare - #496John Hay Elementary SchoolSeattle School District No. 1 · 1.7 mi away496th of 1,174
ELA 54% ▲24 · Math 47% ▲19Compare - #46Queen Anne ElementarySeattle School District No. 1 · 1.7 mi away46th of 1,174
ELA 84% ▲54 · Math 79% ▲51Compare
What school district is Lowell Elementary School in?
Lowell Elementary School is part of the Seattle School District No. 1 district in Seattle, Washington.
Is Lowell Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lowell Elementary School 999th of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lowell Elementary School?
Black 36%, Hispanic 19%, White 16%, Asian 13% (382 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lowell Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98102 is $738K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.