A+
Excellent
94/100

Bohumil Shimek Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 1400 Grissel Place, Iowa City, IA 52245
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 83rd percentile in Iowa
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
206
Students
enrolled
12.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%83/1000.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 19% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency82% (+13 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%87%reading +13 pts, math +11 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income50%50%reading -3 pts, math -5 pts23rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1400 Grissel Place
City Iowa City
ZIP Code 52245
District 1914700
NCES School ID 191470000881
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 52245

Understanding the community around Bohumil Shimek Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $75,455
Per Capita Income $41,892
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 37.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.1%
High School or Higher 97.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $279,300
Median Rent $1,237
Owner-Occupied 61.4%
Renter-Occupied 38.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Bohumil Shimek Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 72.8%
Black 8.3%
Hispanic/Latino 6.8%
Two or More Races 6.8%
Asian 5.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 206
Teachers (FTE) 16.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Bohumil Shimek Elementary School?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School has 206 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
What grades does Bohumil Shimek Elementary School serve?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Bohumil Shimek Elementary School receive per student?
Bohumil Shimek Elementary School receives $16,397 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Bohumil Shimek Elementary School in 52245 ▼
Avg Home Value
$329,825
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,401
1-Year Change
+7.5%
% Renters
38.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026