Enrollment
309
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Toledo, OH
Hiawatha Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hiawatha Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390482303157
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiawatha Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #30 of 42
- elementary schools in Toledo · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiawatha Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Elementary School ranks #30 of 42 elementary schools in Toledo, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hiawatha Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hiawatha Elementary School
Hiawatha Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Toledo, Ohio, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 503 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #477, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Toledo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students): Hiawatha Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 19.4:1).
Washington Local also operates Whitmer High School (2,113 students) and Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students) alongside Hiawatha Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Hiawatha Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▲ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Ohio - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$13,350
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 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 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 13.3%
African American 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Hiawatha Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington Local, which includes Hiawatha Elementary School.
$13,350
Per student
-9%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.7%
State 35.5%
Federal 15.8%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silver Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoreland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowvale Elementary School | Larger | 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
- 2,113
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar elementary schools in Toledo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Silver Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Shoreland Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Ottawa Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Greenwood Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Meadowvale Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Stranahan Elementary School
Standard public school
502 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hiawatha Elementary School
How many students attend Hiawatha Elementary School?
Hiawatha Elementary School has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Toledo, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elementary School is 20.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hiawatha Elementary School?
38.6% of students at Hiawatha Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiawatha Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hiawatha Elementary School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Toledo, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiawatha Elementary School?
Hiawatha Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Toledo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Elementary School ranks #30 of 42 elementary schools in Toledo, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Toledo on the city page.
Is Hiawatha Elementary School a good school?
Hiawatha Elementary School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 Washington Local?
Besides Hiawatha Elementary School, Washington Local also operates Whitmer High School (2,113 students), Silver Creek Elementary School (679 students), and Shoreland Elementary School (650 students). See the Washington Local district page for the complete list.
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