Hiawatha Elementary School is a public school located in Okemos, MI, situated in a large suburb setting. The school serves students from Kindergarten through 4th grade.
Overview of Hiawatha Elementary School
The student population of Hiawatha Elementary School is 445. Hiawatha Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 6% over five school years. There are 28 equivalent full-time teachers. The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
The student population is made up of 49% female students and 51% male students. The school enrolls 27% economically disadvantaged students.
Here's a quick overview of key statistics:
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Rankings
Hiawatha Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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Specifically, Hiawatha Elementary School holds the following positions:
- #3 in Okemos Public Schools District Elementary Schools
- #225 in Michigan Elementary Schools
Test Scores and Proficiency
At Hiawatha Elementary School, 57% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 67% scored at or above that level for reading.
Hiawatha Elementary School did better in math and better in reading in this metric compared with students across the state. In Michigan, 42% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 33% tested at or above that level for math.
Here's a summary of the proficiency levels:
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
Compared with the district, the school did worse in math and worse in reading, according to this metric. In Okemos Public Schools, 73% of students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 58% tested at or above that level for math.
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Ranking Factors:
- Reading Proficiency Rank #143 (tie)
- Math Proficiency Rank #244 (tie)
- Reading Performance Somewhat Above Expectations
- Math Performance Meets Expectations
Student Demographics
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
The breakdown is as follows:
- White: 54.4%
- Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander: 22.9%
- Two or more races: 13.0%
- Black or African American: 7.9%
- Hispanic/Latino: 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.7%
Economically Disadvantaged Students: 27%
Teachers
The school employs 28 full-time teachers. 100% of full-time teachers are certified. The student-teacher ratio is 16:1.
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Key data points regarding teachers:
- Full-time teachers: 28
- Percentage of full-time teachers who are certified: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Additional Information
Hiawatha Elementary School participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The school is eligible for reduced lunch programs.
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Last Day of School Thu. Jun 4, 2026
| Category | Data |
|---|---|
| Grades | Kindergarten-4 |
| Enrollment | 445 students |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Minority Enrollment | 46% |
| Math Proficiency | 57% |
| Reading Proficiency | 67% |
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