- Enrollment
- 2,113
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Hiawatha Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 13.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 390482303157 · Toledo, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 20.6:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitmer High School (2,113 students)
Hiawatha Elementary School held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 13.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Hiawatha Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitmer High S
Whitmer High School
2,113 students
- Silver Creek E 679
Silver Creek Elementary School
679 students
- Shoreland Elem 650
Shoreland Elementary School
650 students
- Greenwood Elem 511
Greenwood Elementary School
511 students
- Meadowvale Ele 510
Meadowvale Elementary School
510 students
- This school 309
Hiawatha Elementary School
309 students
What this shows Hiawatha Elementary School reports 309 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 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 methodology
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
$14,277
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Washington Local reports $14,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, 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 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.
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.