Rock Creek International School vs. Lowell School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Lowell School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
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Student Body
Overview
Rock Creek International School serves 209 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-8, is a member of the Institute for Independent Education and the Association of Boarding Schools (TABS).
The student:teacher of Rock Creek International School is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
At Lowell, students gain the knowledge, skills, and social-emotional literacy to become members of the next generation of creative leaders and problem solvers.
Energetic and insightful teachers nurture curiosity and help children develop fundamental skills and deep, conceptual understandings through hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.
A strong social curriculum complements the academic curriculum and develops the interpersonal skills, multicultural understanding, and community engagement critical for a life of active citizenship.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Year Founded
1988
1965
Students Body
Total Students
209 students
357 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
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21
Pre-K Students
26
50
Kindergarten Students
33
30
Grade 1 Students
27
32
Grade 2 Students
33
28
Grade 3 Students
26
24
Grade 4 Students
15
34
Grade 5 Students
14
39
Grade 6 Students
14
39
Grade 7 Students
15
34
Grade 8 Students
6
26
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
61 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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48%
Average Class Size
8
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 11 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$19,775
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Tuition Notes
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Tuition ranges from $19,340 for 1/2 day Pre-Primary School to $38,950 for Middle School.
% on Financial Aid
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33%
Admissions Director
Magda Wielkopolska
Liz Yee
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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8
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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8
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Geo Bee, Jewish Affinity Group, Math Counts Team, Math Olympiad, MS Ally Group, Robotics, Stream Keepers, Students of Color