Bohumil Shimek Elementary School vs Horace Mann Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.4 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
Horace Mann Elementary School
Iowa City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
207 students
| Measure | Bohumil Shimek Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa | Horace Mann Elementary School Iowa City, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 654 | #492 of 654 |
| National rank | #813 of 50,301 | #14979 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 181 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| 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 64.7).
- •Bohumil Shimek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Bohumil Shimek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Bohumil Shimek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 33.8%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.1).
- •Horace Mann Elementary School is the larger school with 207 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 Horace Mann Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bohumil Shimek Elementary School ranks higher (89.8 vs 64.7 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 Horace Mann Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Iowa City and Iowa City in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School: 181. Horace Mann Elementary School: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bohumil Shimek Elementary School and Horace Mann Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is 16th of 654 and Horace Mann Elementary School is 492nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).