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#808 of 1,280 schools in IA
Helen Lemme Elementary School
Elementary School · Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa City, IA
An Iowa City Comm School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3100 Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52245
- Math 66% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helen Lemme Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Helen Lemme Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,000/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Iowa City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,876
Median home value
$293,300
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
68.3%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52245; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Lucas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Willowwind SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Regina Catholic Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| Regina Catholic Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 823 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Iowa City Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #19 of 29
- District spending per student
- $14,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helen Lemme Elementary School is listed in Iowa City Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helen Lemme Elementary School
Helen Lemme Elementary School is a public elementary school in Iowa City, IA, part of Iowa City Comm School District, serving approximately 371 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #808 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helen Lemme Elementary School
What grades does Helen Lemme Elementary School serve?
Helen Lemme Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Helen Lemme Elementary School?
Helen Lemme Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Lemme Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Lemme Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helen Lemme Elementary School rank in IA?
Helen Lemme Elementary School ranks #808 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Helen Lemme Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Helen Lemme Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Helen Lemme Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helen Lemme Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Helen Lemme Elementary School a charter school?
No, Helen Lemme Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helen Lemme Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Helen Lemme Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helen Lemme Elementary School?
37.2% of students at Helen Lemme Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (319) 688-1125
- Area population (ZIP 52245)
- 22,765
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52245; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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