Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Helen Lemme Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Helen Lemme Elementary School serves the east part of Iowa City, IA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Helen Lemme Elementary School's student population of 340 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
340 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Helen Lemme Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helen Lemme Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
18%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Lemme Elementary School's ranking?
Helen Lemme Elementary School is ranked #616 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Helen Lemme Elementary School often compared to?
Helen Lemme Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Lucas Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Helen Lemme Elementary School?
340 students attend Helen Lemme Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Helen Lemme Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen Lemme Elementary School?
Helen Lemme Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Helen Lemme Elementary School offer ?
Helen Lemme Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Helen Lemme Elementary School part of?
Helen Lemme Elementary School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Helen Lemme Elementary School located?
Helen Lemme Elementary School is located in the Lemme neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.
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