Hiawatha Elementary School

30 Hiawatha Avenue
Essex Junction, VT 05452
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Hiawatha Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in VT
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Hiawatha Elementary School's student population of 207 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

Hiawatha Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiawatha Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
#109 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
40-49%
33%
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
3%
White
73%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hiawatha Elementary School's ranking?
Hiawatha Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Hiawatha Elementary School often compared to?
Hiawatha Elementary 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Hiawatha Elementary School?
207 students attend Hiawatha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hiawatha Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiawatha Elementary School?
Hiawatha Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hiawatha Elementary School offer ?
Hiawatha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hiawatha Elementary School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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