Enrollment
337
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.1%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hiawatha Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hiawatha Elem
Hiawatha Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hiawatha, Kansas, enrolling 337 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 337 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 274 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 169 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Hiawatha also operates Hiawatha Middle School (278 students) and Hiawatha Sr High (264 students) alongside Hiawatha Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hiawatha Elem compares
Hiawatha Elem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,635
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hiawatha, which includes Hiawatha Elem.
$12,635
Per student
-18%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 62.9%
Federal 5.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~337 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hiawatha on the city page.
Is Hiawatha Elem a good school?
Hiawatha Elem earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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