Hiawatha Elementary School
Tel:
(517)706-4500
- Hiawatha Elementary School serves 474 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Hiawatha Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Hiawatha Elementary School's student population of 474 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 474 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Hiawatha Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Hiawatha Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #76 out of 3,159 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 33% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 8% | 18% |
| White | 49% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Okemos Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Hiawatha Elementary School is Great Lakes Cyber Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Great Lakes Cyber Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Great Lakes Cyber Academy (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Okemos Great Lakes Cyber Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 907 students
0.4 miles
2140 University Park Dr Ste 27
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)381-5062 0.4 6-12 907 - Okemos Michigan Connections Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1693 students
0.5 miles
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)507-5390 0.5 K-12 1693 - Okemos Nexus Academy Of Lansing Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
0.5 miles
2175 University Park Drive
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)347-7793 0.5 9-12 272 - Okemos Kinawa School Grades: 5-6 | 697 students
1.0 miles
1900 Kinawa Dr
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)706-4700 1.0 5-6 697 - Okemos Chippewa Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 687 students
1.2 miles
4000 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)706-4800 1.2 7-8 687
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