Lake Hiawatha Elementary School

Lake Hiawatha Elementary School serves 462 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Parsippany, New Jersey. With 35 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking in the 76th percentile statewide at #607 out of 2,475 New Jersey elementary schools.

Students show strong proficiency rates with 65% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and Reading, while 62% demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics across grade levels. Lake Hiawatha Elementary draws from an educated and economically stable community in Morris County. The surrounding 07054 ZIP code area has a median household income of $105,434 and a median home value of $558,400.

With 62% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 5.2%, families in this area of 30,392 residents typically prioritize educational achievement. The school operates as a regular public elementary school within Parsippany's large suburban setting, providing students with a well-resourced learning environment that reflects the community's commitment to quality education.