D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Lowell Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 700 South Flower St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 11th percentile in California
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.96 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 43rd percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
449
Students
enrolled
21.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%11/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%43/100Students gain 0.96 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 39th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 57% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency28% (−20 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency19% (−18 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic28%19%reading -12 pts, math -15 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income27%18%reading -12 pts, math -15 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 700 South Flower St.
City Santa Ana
ZIP Code 92703
District 0635310
NCES School ID 063531005994
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92703

Understanding the community around Lowell Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $77,759
Per Capita Income $22,591
Poverty Rate 10.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.6%
High School or Higher 59.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $572,100
Median Rent $1,858
Owner-Occupied 46.0%
Renter-Occupied 54.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lowell Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.0%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 99.1%
Black 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Races 0.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 449
Teachers (FTE) 21.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lowell Elementary?
Lowell Elementary has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Lowell Elementary?
Lowell Elementary has 449 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1.
What grades does Lowell Elementary serve?
Lowell Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lowell Elementary receive per student?
Lowell Elementary receives $20,942 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lowell Elementary in 92703 ▼
Avg Home Value
$830,886
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,545
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
54.0%

Other Schools in 92703

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026