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Helen Lemme Elementary School

3100 Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52245, United States

+1 (319) 688-1125

http://www.iowacityschools.org/lemmees

7.1

Overall Rating

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Helen Lemme Elementary School Overview

About This School

Helen Lemme Elementary School is a public elementary in Iowa City, Iowa, serving 340 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 71% in ELA and 70% in math. The school maintains a 13:1 student-teacher ratio with 24 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $80,493. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population at Helen Lemme Elementary School is 56% male and 44% female. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 61% White, 18% Hispanic, 15% Black, and 5% Two or More Races.

340

Total Students

PK-5

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

24 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts71%

Mathematics70%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Johnson County

Students per Counselor

340:1

Helen Lemme Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

71%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 65%State Avg: 70%

70%

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

340

Students per Counselor

Helen Lemme 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 Counselor340:1

Helen Lemme Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

56.47%

Male

43.53%

Female

Total Enrollment: 340 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White61.47%

Hispanic17.65%

Asian0.29%

Black15.29%

Two or More Races4.71%

Native American0.59%

Helen Lemme Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Helen Lemme Elementary School

Q: What is Helen Lemme Elementary School?

A: Helen Lemme Elementary School is a elementary public located in Iowa City.

Q: How many students attend Helen Lemme Elementary School?

A: Helen Lemme Elementary School has approximately 340 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Lemme Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Helen Lemme Elementary School is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Helen Lemme 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 Helen Lemme Elementary School - Iowa City, IA

Quick Facts about Helen Lemme Elementary School
School Name	Helen Lemme Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	3100 Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52245, Iowa City, IA
County	Johnson County
Phone	+1 (319) 688-1125
Total Students	340
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	24
Rating	7.1/10
ELA Proficiency	71%
Math Proficiency	70%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Helen Lemme Elementary School

What is Helen Lemme Elementary School?

Helen Lemme Elementary School is a elementary public located in Iowa City.

How many students attend Helen Lemme Elementary School?

Helen Lemme Elementary School has approximately 340 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Lemme Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Helen Lemme Elementary School is 13:1.

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