Enrollment
579
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.6%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hiawatha Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hiawatha Elementary School
Hiawatha Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Othello, Washington, enrolling 579 students.
At 15.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 80.6% of students qualify for free meals, 79% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 579 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 186 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Othello School District spends $15,129 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Othello's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wahitis Elementary School (606 students): Hiawatha Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 15.9:1).
Othello School District also operates Othello High School (1,338 students) and Mcfarland Middle School (702 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Othello School District, which includes Hiawatha Elementary School.
$15,129
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 8.0%
State 76.5%
Federal 15.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is Hiawatha Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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