Lowell School
1640 Kalmia Road Nw, Washington, DC, 20012-0200 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (202)577-2049
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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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Lowell School
School Level Elementary school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded 1965
County District Of Columbia County, DC
Student Body
Total Students 243 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( DC ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 30% 70%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 72 students
Kind - 39 students
Grade 1 - 41 students
Grade 2 - 37 students
Grade 3 - 33 students
Grade 4 - 31 students
Grade 5 - 34 students
Grade 6 - 30 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 45 teachers
This School ( DC ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 170 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
Headmaster 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.


 

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About This Zip Code ( 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 34.6 years old
Average Household Size 2.3 persons 2.1 persons
Median Household Income $59,040 $48,171
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.3 rooms 4.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 64 years old 61 years old
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Zipcode (20012)



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% Owning / % Renting 67% / 33% 45% / 55%
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