What grades does S Ray Lowder Elementary serve?

S Ray Lowder Elementary is a Primary school serving students in Lincolnton, NC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is S Ray Lowder Elementary located?

S Ray Lowder Elementary is located at Lincolnton, NC in a town area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at S Ray Lowder Elementary?

S Ray Lowder Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.

What schools are in Lincolnton, NC?

Lincolnton, NC is served by the local school district. S Ray Lowder Elementary is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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S Ray Lowder Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Lincolnton, North Carolina|Lincoln County Schools

Lincolnton, NC 28092

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Wed

Fall Picture DayEvent

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Oct

Fri

Terrific Leaders (K-2)Event

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Oct

Fri

Terrific Leaders (3-5)Event

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Nov

Tue

Optional Workday- No School for StudentsEvent

Nov

Tue

Red, White, & Blue DayEvent

Nov

Wed

Veteran's Day- No School for Staff or StudentsEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

280

Student:Teacher

14:1

Locale

Town

District

Lincoln County Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

98.9%

Phone

(704)735-2741

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35-39%

Math Proficiency

30-34%

Chronic Absenteeism

9.2%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

7 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.9:1

Near average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

286

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

21.99

72% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.090000004

Social Workers

0.25

Nurses

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,722

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,821

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$11,879

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 63%Local 25%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$382,567

-0.8% 1yr+37.8% 5yr

Charlotte, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.9%

Below 150% poverty line

4.5%

Unemployment rate

8.6%

Uninsured residents

10.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,771

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,653

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

595 (36%)

Speech/Language Impairment

361 (22%)

Other Health Impairment

252 (15%)

Autism

189 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

133 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

28 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

306

Current enrollment

Stable(-5% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 28, 2026

Fall Picture Day

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Event

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Terrific Leaders (K-2)

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Event

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Terrific Leaders (3-5)

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Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Lincoln County Schools. S Ray Lowder Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Holiday -- No School for Students and StaffDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	MTSS meeting (K-2 teachers with Hollis Baker)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	LIM Training (Full Planning)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	All Pro Dads BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for breakfast time and location details.	Break	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Mandatory Workday/ Conferences- No school for studentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Teacher Assistant DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	All Pro Dads BreakfastDistrict-wide Check the event notice for breakfast time and location details.	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Teacher Workday - No school for studentsDistrict-wide Review the calendar to confirm the impact on your schedule.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Mandatory teacher workday (end of quarter)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Pre-ACT Testing (10th graders)District-wide	exam	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Literacy Under the Lights at LHS (time TBD)	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Fall Picture Day Check the picture day notice for scheduling and photo package details.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Terrific Leaders (K-2) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Terrific Leaders (3-5) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Optional Workday- No School for Students	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Red, White, & Blue Day	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veteran's Day- No School for Staff or Students	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	SIT Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and attendance information.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	All Pro Dads Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	World Kindness Day Review the event notice for activities and participation details.	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Fall Picture Make-Up Day	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Terrific Leaders (K-2) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Terrific Leaders (3-5) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Report Cards sent home	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	SIT Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and attendance information.	Event	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	All Pro Dads Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Terrific Leaders (K-2) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	Terrific Leaders (3-5) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Optional Workday- No School for Students	Event	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Optional Workday- No School for Students	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Christmas Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Optional Workday- No School for Students	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Mandatory Workday- No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	All Pro Dads Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Wed, Jan 13, 2027	SIT Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and attendance information.	Event	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	Report Cards sent home	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther Kind Jr. Holiday- No School for staff and students Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Event	—
Thu, Jan 21, 2027	Class Picture Day Review the picture day notice for ordering information and timing.	Event	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	District Spelling Bee Review the district contest guidelines for participation requirements and rules.	Event	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	Terrific Leaders (K-2) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Fri, Jan 29, 2027	Terrific Leaders (3-5) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Progress Reports sent home	Event	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	SIT Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and attendance information.	Event	—
Thu, Feb 11, 2027	5th Grade to Symphony	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	All Pro Dads Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Optional Workday- No School for Students	Event	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Mandatory Workday- No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Elementary Battle of the Books Review the competition notice for participation requirements and schedule.	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Terrific Leaders (K-2) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Terrific Leaders (3-5) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Read Across America Week	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Mandatory Workday- No School for Students	Event	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Spring Picture Day Review the picture day notice for scheduling and ordering information.	Event	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	SIT Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and attendance information.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	All Pro Dads Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Report Cards sent home	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Terrific Leaders (K-2) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Terrific Leaders (3-5) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Good Friday- No School for Staff or Students	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	All Pro Dads Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	Progress Reports sent home	Event	—
Wed, Apr 14, 2027	SIT Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and attendance information.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Terrific Leaders (K-2) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Terrific Leaders (3-5) Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Teacher Appreciation Week Check the school notice for appreciation week activities and dates.	Event	—
Wed, May 12, 2027	SIT Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and attendance information.	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	All Pro Dads Check the program notice for meeting times and participation details.	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	Pre-K Young Athletes Day	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of School (early release)	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Mandatory Workday- No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Mandatory Workday- No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Event	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Mandatory Workday- No School for Students	Event	—
Wed, Jun 2, 2027	Optional Workday- No School for Students	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about S Ray Lowder Elementary

S Ray Lowder Elementary has a total enrollment of 280 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Lincolnton, NC.