At a glance
Reported students
515
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436
Lowrey Elementary School: 515 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.4:1
What the reported data says about Lowrey Elementary School
Lowrey Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Dearborn. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Dearborn City School District. NCES reports 515 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (96.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). English learners represent 71% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lowrey Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.55 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 71%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White96.7%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dearborn City School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Maples Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
541 reported students
Haigh Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
552 reported students
Snow Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
465 reported students
Miller Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
575 reported students
William Ford Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
580 reported students
Howard Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
436 reported students
Public schools near Lowrey Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Becker Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 224 | 0.4 mi |
| Riverside Academy Elementary · Charter · Riverside Academy | PK–05 | 397 | 0.5 mi |
| McCollough Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 424 | 0.8 mi |
| Oakman Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 253 | 0.9 mi |
| Academy for Business and Technology Elementary Elementary · Charter · Academy for Business and Technology | PK–05 | 256 | 0.9 mi |
| Maples Elementary School Elementary · Dearborn City School District | PK–05 | 541 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lowrey Elementary School
What grades does Lowrey Elementary School serve?
Lowrey Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dearborn City School District.
How many students attend Lowrey Elementary School?
Lowrey Elementary School reported 515 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 513 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lowrey Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 515 students and 38.55 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lowrey Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lowrey Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dearborn City School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lowrey Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lowrey Elementary School in?
Lowrey Elementary School is part of Dearborn City School District, based in Dearborn, MI, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lowrey Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Iris Becker Elementary School (0.4 mi), Riverside Academy (0.5 mi), McCollough Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.