Rock Creek International School vs. Lowell School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Lowell School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in District Of Columbia for:
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Student Body
Overview
Rock Creek International School serves 209 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-8, is a member of the Institute for Independent Education and the Association of Boarding Schools (TABS).
The student:teacher of Rock Creek International School is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Based in NW Washington DC, Lowell School is an intentionally-designed, diverse educational community that embraces individuality, curiosity, and courage.
Lowell students thrive because we are committed to progressive pedagogy, where our multidisciplinary academic program and our social-emotional curriculum are inextricably linked. Guided by our innovative, expert, and thoughtful educators, our children become confident, resilient, and highly-motivated learners who can fully engage in an abundance of rich, integrated, and multifaceted learning experiences. Lowell empowers children to use their voices and strengths in pursuit of a more just world.
Our graduates are uniquely prepared to navigate challenges, embrace opportunities that lie ahead, and affect positive change in our communities.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
1988
1965
Students Body
Total Students
209 students
313 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
28%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
26
48
Kindergarten Students
33
24
Grade 1 Students
27
33
Grade 2 Students
33
28
Grade 3 Students
26
28
Grade 4 Students
15
31
Grade 5 Students
14
31
Grade 6 Students
14
33
Grade 7 Students
15
26
Grade 8 Students
6
31
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
63 teachers
Average Class Size
8
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:5
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 10 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$19,775
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Tuition Notes
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Tuition ranges from $43,000 for Pre-Primary School to $52,500 for Middle School.
% on Financial Aid
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33%
Admissions Director
Magda Wielkopolska
Tanya Espy-Disparti
Admissions Associate
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Christine McDaniels
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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9
Sports
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Climate Action Club, MS Rainbow Club, Pop/Rock Bands, Students of Color