At A Glance

Facts & Figures About Lowell School
Founded Incorporated not-for-profit in 1965; coeducational, nonsectarian
Accreditation The Association of Independent Maryland Schools
Enrollment 315, ages 3 through 6th Grade
Average Number of Students per Classroom 18
Overall Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1
Faculty (FTE) 52
Curriculum Features Rigorous, engaging, interactive, integrated approach to learning including the study of Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts, Spanish, Art, Drama, Dance, Music, Computer Education, Outdoor Education and Physical Education
Plant 8 acre campus with one main building and two supporting facilities bordering Rock Creek, with generous indoor and outdoor spaces, including a gym, pool, fields, technology lab, two libraries, woodshop, three art workshops, and a dance studio.
Tuition for 2007-08
  • Pre-Primary Programs (ages 3-5+)
    • Mornings - $13,710
    • Partial All Day - $17,860
    • All Day - $21,650
  • Kindergarten - Sixth - $22,850
  • 22% receive financial assistance
Operating Budget $8.8 million
Endowment $3.4 million
Head of School Debbie Gibbs
Governance Nineteen elected Trustees serving on 7 Board committees
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