At a glance
Reported students
209
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 1,074 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
342
Lowell International Elementary: 209 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. 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
- 209
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Lowell International Elementary
Lowell International Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Milwaukee. It is one of 154 current school records connected to Milwaukee School District. NCES reports 209 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,074 elementary schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 324 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 12.9:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (46.4%) and Black (20.1%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lowell International Elementary
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.11 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
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.4%
- Hispanic46.4%
- Black20.1%
- Asian8.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.5%
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
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 Milwaukee School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
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210 reported students
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212 reported students
Jackson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
206 reported students
Starms Early Childhood
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
205 reported students
LaFollette Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
216 reported students
Kilbourn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
218 reported students
Public schools near Lowell International Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgandale Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 624 | 0.9 mi |
| Cooper Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 447 | 1 mi |
| Whittier Elementary Elementary · Charter · Milwaukee School District | PK–05 | 146 | 1.2 mi |
| Curtin Elementary Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 301 | 1.4 mi |
| Elm Dale Elementary Elementary · Greenfield School District | PK–05 | 477 | 1.7 mi |
| Bay View Montessori School Elementary · Milwaukee School District | PK–08 | 449 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lowell International Elementary
What grades does Lowell International Elementary serve?
Lowell International Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Milwaukee School District.
How many students attend Lowell International Elementary?
Lowell International Elementary reported 209 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 1,074 Wisconsin elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 209 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lowell International Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 209 students and 15.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lowell International Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lowell International Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Milwaukee School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lowell International Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.4% 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 Lowell International Elementary in?
Lowell International Elementary is part of Milwaukee School District, based in Milwaukee, WI, which operates 154 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lowell International Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Morgandale Elementary (0.9 mi), Cooper Elementary (1 mi), Whittier Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.