Wickham Elementary

www.iowacityschools.org/WickhamES

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wickham Elementary School, located at 601 Oakdale Blvd in Coralville, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Iowa City Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. With a curriculum designed to meet diverse learning needs, Wickham emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills, while encouraging students to become active, engaged participants in their school community.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Wickham Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to creating a safe and welcoming space that prepares young learners for future success. By providing various resources and opportunities for extracurricular exploration, Wickham strives to nurture the unique potential of every child, helping them develop the character and confidence necessary for their academic journey.

315

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wickham Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	17
Black	34
Asian	63
Two or More	19

White
182 (57.8%)
Asian
63 (20.0%)
Black
34 (10.8%)
Two or More
19 (6.0%)
Hispanic
17 (5.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1175
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/WickhamES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wickham Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wickham Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	140	44.4%
Male	175	55.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)