Bohumil Shimek Elementary School vs Helen Lemme Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
181 students
Helen Lemme Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Bohumil Shimek Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Helen Lemme Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #16 of 654 | #193 of 654 |
| National rank | #813 of 50,301 | #4413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 181 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| city | Iowa City | Iowa City |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bohumil Shimek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 81.0).
- •Bohumil Shimek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Bohumil Shimek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Bohumil Shimek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 38.2%).
- •Bohumil Shimek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.2).
- •Helen Lemme Elementary School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 181.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bohumil Shimek Elementary School better than Helen Lemme Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bohumil Shimek Elementary School ranks higher (89.8 vs 81.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bohumil Shimek Elementary School and Helen Lemme Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School: 181. Helen Lemme Elementary School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bohumil Shimek Elementary School and Helen Lemme Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is 16th of 654 and Helen Lemme Elementary School is 193rd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).