Hiawatha School

34 Hiawatha Avenue
Essex Junction, VT 05452
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Hiawatha School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 219 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20% in VT
  • : 50-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hiawatha School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

School Overview

Hiawatha School's student population of 219 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
This chart display total students of Hiawatha School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Hiawatha School
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Hiawatha School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Hiawatha School by grade.

School Rankings

Hiawatha School ranks within the top 20% of all 281 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiawatha School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VT)
#42 out of 281 schools
(Top 20%)
50-59%
33%
50-59%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Hiawatha School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Hiawatha School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hiawatha School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
3%
3%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hiawatha School and the percentage of Black public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
74%
88%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Hiawatha School and the percentage of White public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Hiawatha School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hiawatha School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VT.
0.43
This chart display the diversity score of Hiawatha School and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hiawatha School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hiawatha School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hiawatha School's ranking?
Hiawatha School is ranked #42 out of 281 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Hiawatha School often compared to?
Hiawatha Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% VT state average).
How many students attend Hiawatha School?
219 students attend Hiawatha School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Hiawatha School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiawatha School?
Hiawatha School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hiawatha School offer ?
Hiawatha School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hiawatha School part of?

School Reviews

Review Hiawatha School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 219 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-59% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Quick Links