- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iowa City, IA
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bohumil Shimek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191470000881
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Iowa City · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bohumil Shimek Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Iowa City, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470000881 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 191470000881 · Iowa City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 10.6:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- This school 181
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
181 students
What this shows Bohumil Shimek Elementary School reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bohumil Shimek Elementary School compares
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 51% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Iowa - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.5%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 5.5%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bohumil Shimek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bohumil Shimek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Iowa City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
464 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Ernest Horn Elementary School
Standard public school
453 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Alexander Elementary
Standard public school
436 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Helen Lemme Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Grant Wood Elementary School
Standard public school
306 students 8.7:1 students per teacher
Robert Lucas Elementary School
Standard public school
245 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bohumil Shimek Elementary School
How many students attend Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School has 181 students enrolled. It is a public school in Iowa City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?
17.8% of students at Bohumil Shimek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bohumil Shimek Elementary School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Iowa City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bohumil Shimek Elementary School rank among schools in Iowa City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bohumil Shimek Elementary School ranks #1 of 9 schools in Iowa City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Iowa City on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides Bohumil Shimek Elementary School, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), and Liberty High School (1,286 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.