School Overview
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School, located in Iowa City, Iowa, is a public institution within the Iowa City Community School District. Named after the prominent Czech-American scientist and conservationist Bohumil Shimek, the school serves a diverse student population, reflecting the district’s commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities and fostering an inclusive community. The school curriculum emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in their transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of a district known for its strong emphasis on education, Shimek Elementary utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to engage its student body, often integrating technology and collaborative learning practices. The school benefits from its location in Iowa City, a community deeply rooted in academic excellence and intellectual inquiry. While the official online presence linked through the district’s Edline portal serves as a hub for administrative updates and school-specific communications, the school is best defined by its active partnership with parents and local community members who work to support student achievement and school-wide initiatives.
214
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White157
Hispanic11
Black19
Asian10
Two or More17
  • White
    157 (73.4 %)
  • Black
    19 (8.9 %)
  • Two or More
    17 (7.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (5.1 %)
  • Asian
    10 (4.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Iowa City Comm School District
Phone: (319)688-1160
Website: http://www.iowacityschools.org/ShimekES
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 214
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 28
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 22
Kindergarten 29
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 26
Grade 3 20
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 24
Grade 6 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten22
Kindergarten29
Grade 132
Grade 226
Grade 320
Grade 434
Grade 524
Grade 627
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10649.5%
Male10850.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)