For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 746 students in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lucas are Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Robert Lucas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Barrington Rd
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1110
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1110
Grades: PK-6
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Robert Lucas Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Southlawn Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1140
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1140
Grades: PK-6
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lucas, Iowa City, IA include Herbert Hoover Elementary School and Robert Lucas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lucas City?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lucas City.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lucas City?
the neighborhood of Lucas City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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