Helen Lemme Elementary School

www.iowacityschools.org/LemmeES

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

391

Total Students

24.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Helen Lemme Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	74
Black	32
Asian	3
Two or More	26

White
256 (65.5 %)
Hispanic
74 (18.9 %)
Black
32 (8.2 %)
Two or More
26 (6.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.8 %)

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)688-1125
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/LemmeES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Helen Lemme Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Helen Lemme Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	47.6%
Male	205	52.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)