Robert Lucas Elementary School

www.iowacityschools.org/LucasES

285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Robert Lucas Elementary School is a public school located in Iowa City, Iowa, serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Iowa City Community School District, the school is named in honor of Robert Lucas, who served as the first governor of the Iowa Territory. The school is known for its neighborhood-focused atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment that supports both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a curriculum that covers core subjects while integrating art, music, physical education, and technology. With a dedicated staff and an active parent-teacher organization, Robert Lucas Elementary prioritizes strong communication with families and encourages community involvement. Through its various programs and inclusive culture, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while maintaining a supportive and welcoming environment for children of diverse backgrounds.

285

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert Lucas Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	29
Black	88
Asian	3
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
139 (48.8 %)
Black
88 (30.9 %)
Hispanic
29 (10.2 %)
Two or More
25 (8.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)688-1140
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/LucasES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 24

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Robert Lucas Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	38
Grade 3	26
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Robert Lucas Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	127	44.6%
Male	158	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)