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Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

1400 GRISSEL PL, IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 19 of 183 in Iowa

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Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

1400 GRISSEL PL, IOWA CITY, IA 52245

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 19 of 183 in Iowa

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About Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 82%
Reading 82%
State average proficiency is 82% in Math and 82% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
206
Total Students
$82775
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 73.4%
Asian 4.7%
Hispanic 5.1%
Black 8.9%
Two+ Races 7.9%
Native Am. 0%
White
73.4%
Asian
4.7%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
8.9%
Two+ Races
7.9%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 206
49.5%
102 Female
50.5%
104 Male

Student Population

206 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

362 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1400 GRISSEL PL, IOWA CITY, IA 52245

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Phone

(319) 688-1160

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TOP 19 IN STEM IN STATE

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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
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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: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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.

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FAQ

Q1. What kinds of help with learning are there for students?

Ans. The school offers extra help with schoolwork, such as intervention programs and special education services.

Q2. Does the school teach kids about the environment or how to live in a way that is good for the environment?

Ans. Yes, different activities in the classroom and programs at school help kids learn to be more environmentally friendly.

Q3. What kinds of technology do classrooms use?

Ans. Students can use digital learning tools and interactive resources to help them learn in a modern way.

Q4. Do students have chances to be leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can take on leadership roles at school, like being helpers or peer mentors.

Q5. Does Bohumil Shimek Elementary School put on events for the community or for different cultures?

Ans. The school has events that bring together students, families, and staff to celebrate diversity.

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

PS

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

WR

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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