Excellent
#320 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 10% in state
Hiawatha Elementary School
Elementary School · Okemos Public Schools · Okemos, MI
An Okemos Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1900 JOLLY RD, Okemos, MI 48864
- Math 67% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 67% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hiawatha Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hiawatha Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low199/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,145
Median home value
$358,100
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
75.7%
Homeownership
65.8%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Michigan Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,645 | Compare → |
| Bennett Woods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Okemos Public MontessoricentralEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | 1.9 mi | 323 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Okemos Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hiawatha Elementary School is listed in Okemos Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hiawatha Elementary School
Hiawatha Elementary School is a public elementary school in Okemos, MI, part of Okemos Public Schools, serving approximately 445 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #320 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hiawatha Elementary School
What grades does Hiawatha Elementary School serve?
Hiawatha Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Hiawatha Elementary School?
Hiawatha Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hiawatha Elementary School rank in MI?
Hiawatha Elementary School ranks #320 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hiawatha Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hiawatha Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hiawatha Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hiawatha Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hiawatha Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hiawatha Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hiawatha Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hiawatha Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hiawatha Elementary School?
26.7% of students at Hiawatha Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 445
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (517) 706-4500
- Area population (ZIP 48864)
- 23,548
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48864; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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