Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T A Lowery Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T A Lowery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
T A Lowery Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
T A Lowery Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T A Lowery Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#363 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
11%
2%
Black
6%
4%
White
73%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T A Lowery Elementary School's ranking?
T A Lowery Elementary School is ranked #363 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are T A Lowery Elementary School often compared to?
T A Lowery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wright Denny Intermediate School, South Jefferson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend T A Lowery Elementary School?
492 students attend T A Lowery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of T A Lowery Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T A Lowery Elementary School?
T A Lowery Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does T A Lowery Elementary School offer ?
T A Lowery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is T A Lowery Elementary School part of?
T A Lowery Elementary School is part of Jefferson County Schools School District.
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