Enrollment
394
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Berwyn, IL
Hiawatha Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Hiawatha Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170609003423
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiawatha Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Berwyn · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 394
- students enrolled
Hiawatha Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Elem School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Berwyn, IL.
School address
District: Berwyn South Sd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 170609003423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hiawatha Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hiawatha Elem School
Hiawatha Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Berwyn, Illinois, enrolling 394 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 394 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Berwyn's public schools, it stands alongside Prairie Oak School (698 students): Hiawatha Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 14:1).
Berwyn South Sd 100 also operates Freedom Middle School (504 students) and Heritage Middle School (447 students) alongside Hiawatha Elem School.
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 School compares
Hiawatha Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$20,116
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
Hispanic or Latino 85.3%
African American 6.9%
White 5.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Hiawatha Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berwyn South Sd 100, which includes Hiawatha Elem School.
$20,116
Per student
+18%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 54.7%
Federal 11.7%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Komensky Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiawatha Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Berwyn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prairie Oak School
Standard public school
698 students 14:1 students per teacher
Karel Havlicek Elem School
Standard public school
490 students 14:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
453 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Pershing Elem School
Standard public school
418 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Irving Elem School
Standard public school
415 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Komensky Elem School
Standard public school
320 students 11:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hiawatha Elem School
How many students attend Hiawatha Elem School?
Hiawatha Elem School has 394 students enrolled. It is a public school in Berwyn, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elem School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiawatha Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Hiawatha Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment, in Berwyn, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiawatha Elem School?
Hiawatha Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hiawatha Elem School rank among schools in Berwyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Elem School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Berwyn, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Berwyn on the city page.
Is Hiawatha Elem School a good school?
Hiawatha Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois 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 Berwyn South Sd 100?
Besides Hiawatha Elem School, Berwyn South Sd 100 also operates Freedom Middle School (504 students), Heritage Middle School (447 students), and Pershing Elem School (418 students). See the Berwyn South Sd 100 district page for the complete list.
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