Lowell Area Schools (LAS) is a school district headquartered in Lowell, Michigan, US,[2] whose boundary includes sections of Kent County and also of Ionia County. In addition to Lowell itself, the school district includes Alto, Bowne Center, Elmdale, and Parnell.[3] Townships with a territory in the district include Bowne,[4] Grattan,[5] and Vergennes.[6] Grand Rapids is about 18 miles (29 km) to the west of the district.[2]
| Lowell Area Schools | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
300 High Street
Lowell , Michigan, 49331United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | PreK–12[1] |
| NCES District ID | 2622050 [1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 3,587 (2020–2021)[1] |
| Teachers | 195.48 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Staff | 186.92 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Student–teacher ratio | 18.35:1[1] |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
Nate Fowler was appointed superintendent in 2021.
The district has nearly 4,000 students. 95% of general education students are expected to achieve grade level or beyond in reading and mathematics. It uses research-based practices and data analysis, seeks to develop staff, and offers Freshman Center courses and senior internships.
Within the district there are four elementary schools serving families living within the city of Lowell and to the north and south. Unity High School offers a personalized alternative setting for grades 9-12. The Wittenbach-Wege Agriscience and Environmental Center provides science instruction and trails within a natural setting.
Secondary
edit- Lowell High School
- Unity Alternative High School
- Lowell Middle School
Elementary
edit- Alto Elementary School
- Bushnell Elementary School
- Cherry Creek Elementary School
- Murray Lake Elementary School
Pre-K
edit- Curiosity Corner Preschool
Science Center
edit- The Wittenbach-Wege Agriscience and Environmental Center
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Lowell Area Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ a b "Home". Lowell Area Schools. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
Lowell Area Schools 300 High Street Lowell, MI 49331
- ^ "lowell_schools_map.pdf" (PDF). Lowell Area Schools. Retrieved February 23, 2021. - Elementary school boundary descriptions here
- ^ "Zoning Map" (PDF). Bowne Township. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Zoning Map" (PDF). Grattan Township. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ^ "Land Use Map". Vergennes Township. Retrieved February 23, 2021. - Compare map with school address.
External links
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