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Robert Lucas Elementary School

830 Southlawn Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States

+1 (319) 688-1140

http://www.iowacityschools.org/lucases

6.0

Overall Rating

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Robert Lucas Elementary School Overview

About This School

Robert Lucas Elementary School is a public elementary in Iowa City, Iowa, serving 245 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 62% in ELA and 57% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 18 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $80,493. A single counselor is available to support the student body. The student population at Robert Lucas Elementary School is 55% male and 45% female. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 43% White, 33% Black, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian.

245

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

18 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts62%

Mathematics57%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Johnson County

Students per Counselor

245:1

Robert Lucas Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

62%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 65%State Avg: 70%

57%

Mathematics

City Avg: 58%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.6:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

245

Students per Counselor

Robert Lucas 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 Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor245:1

Robert Lucas Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

Total Enrollment: 245 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White43.27%

Hispanic11.02%

Asian1.63%

Black33.47%

Two or More Races10.61%

Native American0%

Robert Lucas Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Robert Lucas Elementary School

Q: What is Robert Lucas Elementary School?

A: Robert Lucas Elementary School is a elementary public located in Iowa City.

Q: How many students attend Robert Lucas Elementary School?

A: Robert Lucas Elementary School has approximately 245 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Lucas Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Robert Lucas Elementary School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Robert Lucas 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 Robert Lucas Elementary School - Iowa City, IA

Quick Facts about Robert Lucas Elementary School
School Name	Robert Lucas Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	830 Southlawn Dr, Iowa City, IA 52245, Iowa City, IA
County	Johnson County
Phone	+1 (319) 688-1140
Total Students	245
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	18
Rating	6/10
ELA Proficiency	62%
Math Proficiency	57%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Lucas Elementary School

What is Robert Lucas Elementary School?

Robert Lucas Elementary School is a elementary public located in Iowa City.

How many students attend Robert Lucas Elementary School?

Robert Lucas Elementary School has approximately 245 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Lucas Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert Lucas Elementary School is 13:1.

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