Lowell School
School Notes Overview:
Lowell is a progressive school of 315 students from age three through Sixth grade. Our philosophy emanates from the work of renowned educators John Dewey, Jean Piaget, Hiam Ginott and current educational research. Our curriculum evolves from an understanding of the stages of cognitive, social/emotional, artistic, and physical development. It promotes active, collaborative learning with an emphasis on analytical thinking and problem solving. Lowell’s mission is to create an inclusive community of life-long learners in which each child is valued and respected....
School Overview:
Lowell School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 6 | |
| Year Founded | 1965 | |
| County | District Of Columbia County, DC | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 313 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(DC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 33% | 69% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 72 students | ||
| Kind - 45 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 35 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 37 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 34 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 26 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 66 teachers | |
This School |
(DC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | n/a | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Head of School | Abigail Wiebenson | |
| Admissions Director | Michelle Belton | |
School Notes:
- Lowell is a progressive school of 315 students from age three through Sixth grade. Our philosophy emanates from the work of renowned educators John Dewey, Jean Piaget, Hiam Ginott and current educational research. Our curriculum evolves from an understanding of the stages of cognitive, social/emotional, artistic, and physical development. It promotes active, collaborative learning with an emphasis on analytical thinking and problem solving. Lowell’s mission is to create an inclusive community of life-long learners in which each child is valued and respected.
In the News:
- School Committee votes to oppose charter legislation (Lowell Sun)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 11:58:40 am
LOWELL -- During the 1990s, Murkland Elementary School functioned as a mentor school for those looking to teach in diverse cities. "We were the school that they said, 'If you want to know how to teach in urban districts, go to the Murkland," said teacher Rebecca Wisniewski. - Board mulls elementary school options (Brainerd Dispatch)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 02:08:31 pm
On Tuesday, Brainerd School Board members will ask community members for their thoughts on options the district has proposed to alleviate projected enrollment growth in the elementary schools. - Officials seek public input on handling growth (Brainerd Dispatch)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 02:18:34 pm
The Brainerd School Board wants to hear from you. - Candidates for 2-year term mull elementary education options (Brainerd Dispatch)
posted on October 20, 2009 at 01:13:25 pm
Small class sizes and better communication with the community. - Community meetings to mull growth (Brainerd Dispatch)
posted on October 13, 2009 at 02:03:09 pm
Brainerd School Board members, presented last week with five options for handling projected elementary school growth, have tentatively scheduled community meetings to discuss the district's demographics and gather community input on the options.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (20012) | School Zip (20012) |
(DC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 13,604 people | 572,059 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 52% | 50% |
| Population Average Age | 43 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.1 persons |
| Median Household Income | $59,040 | $47,150 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.3 rooms | 4.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 65 years old | 61 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 44% / 56% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Quality Time Early Learning Center - 114 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
- St. Michael School - 245 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital - 264 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- The Bridges Academy - 165 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy - 53 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
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