publicelementaryPK-5

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

1400 Grissel Place, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States

+1 (319) 688-1160

http://www.iowacityschools.org/shimekes

8.2

Overall Rating

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Bohumil Shimek Elementary School Overview

About This School

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is a public elementary in Iowa City, Iowa, serving 181 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 82% proficiency in ELA and 82% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 15 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $80,493. A single counselor is available to support the student body. Students at Bohumil Shimek Elementary School are 52% male and 48% female. The demographic makeup of the school includes 69% White, 13% Black, 8% Two or More Races, 6% Hispanic, and 6% Asian students.

181

Total Students

PK-5

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

15 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts82%

Mathematics82%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Johnson County

Students per Counselor

181:1

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

82%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 65%State Avg: 70%

82%

Mathematics

City Avg: 58%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.6:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

181

Students per Counselor

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$80,493

City Avg: $80,493

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor181:1

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.93%

Male

48.07%

Female

Total Enrollment: 181 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White68.51%

Hispanic5.52%

Asian5.52%

Black12.71%

Two or More Races7.73%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

Q: What is Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?

A: Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is a elementary public located in Iowa City.

Q: How many students attend Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?

A: Bohumil Shimek Elementary School has approximately 181 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Bohumil Shimek Elementary School - Iowa City, IA

Quick Facts about Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
School Name	Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	1400 Grissel Place, Iowa City, IA 52245, Iowa City, IA
County	Johnson County
Phone	+1 (319) 688-1160
Total Students	181
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	15
Rating	8.2/10
ELA Proficiency	82%
Math Proficiency	82%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

What is Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is a elementary public located in Iowa City.

How many students attend Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School has approximately 181 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is 11:1.

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