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Helen Lemme Elementary School

3100 WASHINGTON ST, IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 34 of 183 in Iowa

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About Helen Lemme Elementary School

Helen Lemme Elementary School is a public school in Iowa City, Iowa, that serves students from pre-kindergarten to grade 6. There are about 371 students at the school, and there is a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. This means that teachers can give each student more personal attention in the classroom. Helen Lemme focuses on building strong academic foundations along with programs that help students' health, social skills, and learning in a way that includes everyone. There are students from many different backgrounds at the school, which makes the environment more culturally rich. Based on the proficiency data we have, 76% of students at Helen Lemme Elementary School scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 71% did the same in reading. These numbers show that the school is doing well overall in academics. The school is in a safe, family-friendly area of Iowa City, and it gets a lot of help from parents and the district. Helen Lemme Elementary School is a good choice for families in the area because it has a well-rounded curriculum, consistent success, and a supportive community. Hence, it is one of the best elementary schools in Iowa.

Helen Lemme Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3100 WASHINGTON ST, IOWA CITY, IA 52245

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Phone

(319) 688-1125

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 76%
Reading 71%
State average proficiency is 76% in Math and 71% in Reading.
28
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
371
Total Students
$82775
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 34 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Helen Lemme Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:25 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 65.5%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 18.9%
Black 8.2%
Two+ Races 6.6%
Native Am. 0%
White
65.5%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
18.9%
Black
8.2%
Two+ Races
6.6%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 371
47.6%
177 Female
52.4%
194 Male

Student Population

371 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

424 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

The Iowa City Community School District is piloting a team-based teaching model at Lemme (among other elementaries), starting in grades 3–5 in 2025 to boost engagement and learning. The district is also introducing an AI curriculum, and librarians at Lemme are helping students learn how to use generative AI tools ethically and effectively

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of health and wellness programs does the school have?

Ans. The school program includes health advice, wellness activities, and physical education classes.

Q2. Are there ways for parents and teachers to work together?

Ans. Parents stay involved in their child's progress through regular meetings and volunteer programs.

Q3. What does the school do to meet the needs of each student?

Ans. Personalized instruction and support teams help students who might need more help.

Q4: Does Helen Lemme Elementary School honor the accomplishments of its students?

Ans. Recognition events and rewards in the classroom show off good work.

Q5. What kinds of reading and library materials are available?

Ans. The school has a library with a lot of books and encourages students of all ages to read every day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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