Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5's student population of 191 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1125 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
76%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5's ranking?
Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 is ranked #1125 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 often compared to?
Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5is often viewed alongside schools like Kingston Elementary School, North Grove Elementary School, Genoa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5?
191 students attend Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5?
Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 offer ?
Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 part of?
Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 is part of Hiawatha CUSD 426 School District.
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