- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake Hiawatha, NJ
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Hiawatha Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341248000401
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 445
- students enrolled
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 341248000401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 341248000401 · Lake Hiawatha, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 13.1:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students)
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parsippany Hil
Parsippany Hills High School
1,035 students
- Brooklawn Midd
Brooklawn Middle School
925 students
- Parsippany Hig
Parsippany High School
900 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
755 students
- This school
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
445 students
- Knollwood Elem 394
Knollwood Elementary School
394 students
What this shows Lake Hiawatha Elementary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Hiawatha Elementary School compares
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 73% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,730
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 52.4%
White 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Lake Hiawatha Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District reports $26,730 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Hiawatha Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsippany Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklawn Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parsippany High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Knollwood Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Hiawatha Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 755
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide other 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hiawatha Elementary School
How many students attend Lake Hiawatha Elementary School?
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake Hiawatha, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Hiawatha Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Hiawatha Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Hiawatha Elementary School?
8.0% of students at Lake Hiawatha Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Hiawatha Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Hiawatha Elementary School is Asian at 52.4% of enrollment, in Lake Hiawatha, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Hiawatha Elementary School?
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District?
Besides Lake Hiawatha Elementary School, Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District also operates Parsippany Hills High School (1,035 students), Brooklawn Middle School (925 students), and Parsippany High School (900 students). See the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District district page for the complete list.