- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Othello, WA
Hiawatha Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hiawatha Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530648000954
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiawatha Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Othello · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiawatha Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Othello, WA.
School address
District: Othello School District · Washington
NCES ID 530648000954 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Hiawatha Elementary School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 530648000954 · Othello, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 15.6:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Othello High School (1,338 students)
Hiawatha Elementary School held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Hiawatha Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Othello High S
Othello High School
1,338 students
- Mcfarland Midd
Mcfarland Middle School
702 students
- Wahitis Elemen
Wahitis Elementary School
606 students
- Scootney Sprin
Scootney Springs Elementary
605 students
- This school
Hiawatha Elementary School
579 students
- Lutacaga Eleme
Lutacaga Elementary
541 students
What this shows Hiawatha Elementary School reports 579 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 Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 79% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 41% in Washington - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,260
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.6%
White 9.0%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Hiawatha Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Othello School District reports $16,260 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Othello High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcfarland Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wahitis Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scootney Springs Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lutacaga Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Othello
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~579 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hiawatha Elementary School
How many students attend Hiawatha Elementary School?
Hiawatha Elementary School has 579 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Othello, WA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 11% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% 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?
80.6% of students at Hiawatha Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiawatha Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hiawatha Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.6% of enrollment, in Othello, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiawatha Elementary School?
Hiawatha Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Othello?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Othello, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Othello on the city page.
What other schools are in Othello School District?
Besides Hiawatha Elementary School, Othello School District also operates Othello High School (1,338 students), Mcfarland Middle School (702 students), and Wahitis Elementary School (606 students). See the Othello School District district page for the complete list.