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Robert Lucas Elementary School

830 Southlawn Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Robert Lucas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Robert Lucas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Robert Lucas Elementary School's student population of 285 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
285 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Robert Lucas Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Lucas Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#918 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Robert Lucas Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Robert Lucas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Robert Lucas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Robert Lucas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Robert Lucas Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Robert Lucas Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Robert Lucas Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Robert Lucas Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Robert Lucas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Robert Lucas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Lucas Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Lucas Elementary School is ranked #918 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Robert Lucas Elementary School often compared to?
Robert Lucas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helen Lemme Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Robert Lucas Elementary School?
285 students attend Robert Lucas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Robert Lucas Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Lucas Elementary School?
Robert Lucas Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert Lucas Elementary School offer ?
Robert Lucas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Lucas Elementary School part of?
Robert Lucas Elementary School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Robert Lucas Elementary School located?
Robert Lucas Elementary School is located in the Lucas neighborhood of Iowa City, IA. There are 2 other public schools located in Lucas.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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