- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hiawatha, KS
Hiawatha Elem
Federal NCES profile for Hiawatha Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200000600975
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiawatha Elem earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hiawatha · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiawatha Elem has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hiawatha, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hiawatha Elem held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 200000600975 · Hiawatha, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 13.5:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Hiawatha Middle School (278 students)
Hiawatha Elem held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Hiawatha Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hiawatha Elem
337 students
- Hiawatha Middl
Hiawatha Middle School
278 students
- Hiawatha Sr Hi
Hiawatha Sr High
264 students
What this shows Hiawatha Elem reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hiawatha Elem compares
Hiawatha Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 17% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 53% in Kansas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,668
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Hiawatha Elem is about as mixed as the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hiawatha reports $14,668 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hiawatha Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Sr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiawatha Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hiawatha Elem
How many students attend Hiawatha Elem?
Hiawatha Elem has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hiawatha, KS. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elem is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hiawatha Elem?
50.1% of students at Hiawatha Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiawatha Elem?
The largest demographic group at Hiawatha Elem is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Hiawatha, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiawatha Elem?
Hiawatha Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hiawatha Elem rank among public schools in Hiawatha?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Elem ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hiawatha, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hiawatha?
Besides Hiawatha Elem, Hiawatha also operates Hiawatha Middle School (278 students) and Hiawatha Sr High (264 students). See the Hiawatha district page for the complete list.