Lowell Elementary School
Tacoma, WA · Tacoma School District · Grades K-5
202nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools statewide · better than 83%▼ Declining
Lowell Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lowell Elementary School 202nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 83% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2019 to 83th in 2025 — declining.
Lowell Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 163 students tested
Lowell Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 333 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.6% | 62.2% | ▼ 14.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 17.4% | ▲ 14.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.8% | 13.8% | ▲ 7.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.1% | 4.2% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 8.6% | 2.4% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Lowell Elementary School
Typical home value $715K in zip 98403 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lowell Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Grant Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 0.6 mi away415th of 1,174
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 5Bryant Montessori SchoolTacoma School District · 0.9 mi away655th of 1,174
ELA 49% · Math 38% - 9Washington Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1 mi away213th of 1,174
ELA 69% · Math 61% - 9Jefferson Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away216th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 58% - 2Franklin Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.5 mi away1,022nd of 1,174
ELA 29% · Math 26% - 2Stanley Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.6 mi away1,016th of 1,174
ELA 28% · Math 27% - 9Sherman Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.8 mi away196th of 1,174
ELA 71% · Math 61% - 8Downing Elementary SchoolTacoma School District · 1.9 mi away330th of 1,174
ELA 62% · Math 54%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lowell Elementary School in?
Lowell Elementary School is part of the Tacoma School District district in Tacoma, Washington.
Is Lowell Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lowell Elementary School 202nd of 1,174 Washington elementary schools (better than 83% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lowell Elementary School?
White 62%, Two or more races 17%, Hispanic 14%, Asian 4% (333 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lowell Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98403 is $715K 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.