HELEN LEMME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Helen Lemme Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Iowa City Comm School District school district, located in Iowa City, IA with about 376 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Helen Lemme Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Helen Lemme Elementary School, located in Iowa City, Iowa, serves as a community-focused educational institution within the Iowa City Community School District. Named in honor of a prominent local civil rights activist, the school reflects a commitment to diversity and inclusive learning. It provides a comprehensive elementary curriculum designed to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of citizenship among its students.
The school is known for its collaborative environment, emphasizing partnerships between dedicated faculty, supportive families, and the surrounding neighborhood. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and a nurturing atmosphere, Helen Lemme Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success while encouraging them to become active and empathetic members of their community.
For more information, contact Helen Lemme Elementary School at (319) 688-1125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1125
HELEN LEMME ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Iowa City, IA with about 376 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Iowa City Comm School District
- Total Students:
- 376
- Teachers:
- 24.93
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 376 students
- White
- 63.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.3%
- Black or African American
- 8.2%
- Two or more races
- 6.9%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.