Helen Lemme Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Iowa City, IA Grades PK–05 City: Small Iowa City, IA SchoolScore™ B (72.6)
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Helen Lemme Elementary School
Iowa City, IA 52245
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ B (72.6)
340
Students
24.6
Teachers
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
(319)688-1125
Phone
http://www.iowacityschools.org/LemmeES
Website

Helen Lemme Elementary School is a public school administered by the Iowa City Comm School District district in Iowa City, IOWA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 340 students enrolled; a 13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
340.0
State avg: 339.0
▲ 0% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.84:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▲ 3% worse
Free Lunch %
38.2%
State avg: 43.4%
▼ 12% better
School Details
School Name
Helen Lemme Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
191470000887
State School ID
IA-523141 000-523141 417
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
3100 Washington St
City
Iowa City
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
52245
County
Johnson County
Metro Area
Iowa City, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
1901
State Leg. Upper
19045
State Leg. Lower
19090
Latitude
41.66217
Longitude
-91.48773
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
340
Total Students
👩‍🏫
24.6
Teachers FTE
📐
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
24.6
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)24.6
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 130 38.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Iowa City Comm School District
LEAID
1914700
State LEA ID
IA-523141 000
Phone
(319)688-1000
Website
http://www.iowacityschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Iowa City
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$272,619K
Federal Revenue
$31,862K
State Revenue
$115,174K
Local Revenue
$125,583K
Total Expenditure
$274,185K
Instruction Exp.
$134,409K
Support Services
$69,843K
Other Current Exp.
$7,312K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Helen Lemme Elementary School

1
Robert Lucas Elementary School
Iowa City · Elementary
0.8 mi
2
Iowa City High School
Iowa City · High
1 mi
3
Southeast Middle School
Iowa City · Middle
1.3 mi
4
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Iowa City · High
1.5 mi
5
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Iowa City · Elementary
1.5 mi
6
ICCSD Online Learning Program
IOWA CITY · Other
1.6 mi
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Public elementary in Iowa with similar enrollment to Helen Lemme Elementary School

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Students
11.37:1
Ratio
90%
Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Harlan Primary
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
11.45:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
J C Hoglan Elementary School
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Students
13.07:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
11.62:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Students
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Ratio
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Helen Lemme Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Helen Lemme Elementary School?
340 students are enrolled at Helen Lemme Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Helen Lemme Elementary School have?
Helen Lemme Elementary School has 24.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Helen Lemme Elementary School serve?
Helen Lemme Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Helen Lemme Elementary School a charter school?
Helen Lemme Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Helen Lemme Elementary School located in?
Helen Lemme Elementary School is located in the Iowa City, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Helen Lemme Elementary School belong to?
Helen Lemme Elementary School is part of the Iowa City Comm School District school district.
How much does Iowa City Comm School District spend per student?
The Iowa City Comm School District district spends approximately $806,426,471 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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