Lowell Elementary School

My daughter is a kindergartener at Lowell, and I was very nervous to send my child to school. She attends Mrs. K's class, and I am amazed. She is the best teacher, loves on the kids so well and has fostered a love for learning. I would send my child to this school for her! But administration is far from friendly, the PE class taught my child inappropriate song/dance until enough parents complained and the principal was very defensive.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter has attended this school for 2 years now. She came from a traumatic experience in KG ( a private school-we thought would be safer than public-we were so wrong on that!). Both her 1st grade teacher was AMAZING, and her 2nd grade teacher is AMAZING as well. The staff is very kind and welcoming. It is very evident that all the staff and teachers are very invested in the students. My child has flourished in this school, starting out below grade level due to her Kindergarten experience, they have worked with her and she is excelling in all subjects this year. I am extremely grateful to live in this school district. The parent involvement is amazing and the children at this school are all taught true character-they are kind, compassionate and even a hint of bullying is not tolerated even for a second. I feel safe and secure when my child is in school and when I spend time in the school volunteering, I am always smiling because there is so much kindness and caring for the students. It is a very positive place to be- to see happy kids eager to learn and feeling completely safe. My 2nd child starts KG there next year and we are so excited she has the same opporunity!
—Submitted by a parent

We have had 3 children go through this school and our experience has been that while there are some truly outstanding teachers, the majority of the teachers are fair to poor. Especially in the earlier grades. Every child is expected to basically be a zombie, as their love and excitement for learning is pretty much sucked out of them by extreme rigidity and concern for students progress vs. "standards" in the early grades. Many children are left behind. Communication from teachers in the early grades was zilch - no communication from teachers outside of report cards and graded work that came home. Each one of our children was different, but we had to significantly supplement their learning at home with worksheets, tutors, learning centers, etc. because they didn't fit into the ideal mold of a perfect Lowell student. Good news is that by grades 3-5, our kids were fine thanks to our constant help and constant work with teachers to do better, but the grade 3-5 teachers still had to work very hard to instill joy and love for learning back into them. Many parents have had the similar experiences and we all wonder why.
—Submitted by a parent

My two children are thriving here with good academics, good teachers, good friends and even daily gym classes! My kids are very happy to go to this school, and the school does try to meet each child's needs. Very happy here!
—Submitted by a parent

Could use a change in leadership. General feeling that several teachers run a bit rampant and the principal isn't really in charge. Many parents feel the principal is far more interested in making things look good than standing up for what is right or taking care of problems. She is a nice person, many of the teachers are great, but you don't feel like change for the better will be taking place under this command. You also feel like getting the right teacher is a problem, there are teachers that NOBODY wants their children to end up with and a secretary in the office that has left parents crying on more than one occasion.
—Submitted by a parent

great school, engaged and creative teachers working for the best of each student.
—Submitted by a parent

Love this school! our second grade daughter transferred to lowell from crow island elementary school in winnetka and we could not be happier here! ...High standards, parental involvement and great kids...This is public education at its best!
—Submitted by a parent

Fabulous neighborhood school with high standards and great sense of community! I can't say enough good things about this school. Recent re-districting in Wheaton has accrued to the benefit of this already excellent school; parents at other Wheaton elementary schools are NOT happy as a result.
—Submitted by a parent

I am just starting out at this school as a parent. My Daughter is in Mrs. R's Kindergarten class. I am very impressed with how they keep the lines of communication open and how they work with the children. So far, the experience is excellent.
—Submitted by a parent

I currently have two children attending Lowell. The teachers are really involved in making sure that your child is getting a quality education. Thank you teachers, Mrs. DeSalvo and all of the parent helpers that help to shape my children, for the better, everyday. The Pierce's
—Submitted by a parent

It is very fair, democratic and rewards good study habits, and discipline. Very pleasant school, lots of activities and development for children.
—Submitted by a parent

This is a great school. Wonderful support programs and a great neiborhood. Gym is mandatory everyday. Lots of parental involvement.
—Submitted by a parent

I think this school has a lot of issues. A true leader must have leadership skills and this school does not. Instead, the attitude toward certain parents are that the school has the first and the last say on your children education. But Parents we must think to ourselves and think this is our tax dallors and thesse are our rights! Are we going to sit here and allow this or are we going to take action and become more involved in our children and in our children education? Remember what we do now will effect all of us later. And little by little all of our rights will be taken from us if WE DON'T ACT ON IT NOW!!!Reminder that 'injustice anywhere will threaten justice everywhere as Dr. Martin Luther
—Submitted by a parent

Very Good Elementary School. This school puts a special emphasis on character and conduct. Parents are greatly involved in student - teacher activities. Overall this is a great school for parents to consider sending their child.
—Submitted by a parent

I left Lowell school in the spring of 1972. To this day, no school I have ever attended has meant as much as Lowell did to me. From Mrs Ramsland, Mrs Lustig, Mrs McMullen, Mrs Hogue, Mrs Espilage (the worlds greatest teacher by far, Mrs Henning and Mrs Reiner, I have become the person I am today. Thank you all. Bill Green, Lowell Eagles, class of 72
—Submitted by Bill Green, a parent

Lowell is, by far, the best school on the planet! I have two sons, ages 17 and 7 who have blossomed under the care of the staff. I am a very involved parent volunteer who sees first hand the dedication given by everyone at Lowell.
—Submitted by Mary Lou Fischer, a parent