- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Okemos, MI
Hiawatha Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hiawatha Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262628007563
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiawatha Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Okemos · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiawatha Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Okemos, MI.
School address
District: Okemos Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262628007563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Hiawatha Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 262628007563 · Okemos, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 14.2:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Okemos High School (1,496 students)
Hiawatha Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Hiawatha Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okemos High Sc
Okemos High School
1,496 students
- Kinawa School
Kinawa School
735 students
- Chippewa Middl
Chippewa Middle School
726 students
- Bennett Woods 476
Bennett Woods Elementary School
476 students
- This school 441
Hiawatha Elementary School
441 students
- Cornell Elemen 439
Cornell Elementary School
439 students
What this shows Hiawatha Elementary School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hiawatha Elementary School compares
Hiawatha Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 56% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Michigan - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$14,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Asian 22.0%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Hiawatha Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Okemos Public Schools reports $14,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hiawatha Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okemos High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kinawa School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chippewa Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Woods Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiawatha Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 726
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hiawatha Elementary School
How many students attend Hiawatha Elementary School?
Hiawatha Elementary School has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Okemos, MI. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% 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 Elementary School?
23.9% of students at Hiawatha Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiawatha Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hiawatha Elementary School is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Okemos, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiawatha Elementary School?
Hiawatha Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Okemos?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Okemos, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Okemos on the city page.
What other schools are in Okemos Public Schools?
Besides Hiawatha Elementary School, Okemos Public Schools also operates Okemos High School (1,496 students), Kinawa School (735 students), and Chippewa Middle School (726 students). See the Okemos Public Schools district page for the complete list.