Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

1400 Grissel Place
Iowa City, IA 52245
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bohumil Shimek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20% in IA
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School's student population of 181 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#144 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
80-84%
68%
80-84%
70%
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
13%
7%
White
68%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Iowa City Comm School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bohumil Shimek Elementary School's ranking?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?
181 students attend Bohumil Shimek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bohumil Shimek Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bohumil Shimek Elementary School offer ?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bohumil Shimek Elementary School part of?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Bohumil Shimek Elementary School located?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is located in the Shimek neighborhood of Iowa City, IA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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