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Hiawatha Elementary

Summary:

Hiawatha Elementary is a public elementary school in Hiawatha, Kansas, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 359 students. The school is part of the Hiawatha District, which is ranked 141 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Hiawatha Elementary has consistently underperformed the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grades, with the school's ELA proficiency rate at 41.87% compared to the state average of 33.55%, and its Mathematics proficiency rate at 46.99% compared to the state average of 31.6%. However, the school's 3rd and 4th-grade ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates are closer to or above the state averages, indicating stronger performance in the upper elementary grades. The school has also struggled to support certain student subgroups, particularly male students and white students, while its special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) student populations have performed better.

Hiawatha Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, dropping from a high of 111 out of 668 Kansas elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 270 out of 653 in the 2023-2024 school year. Compared to the nearby Doniphan West Elementary, Sabetha Elementary, and Horton Elementary, Hiawatha Elementary generally underperforms in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates, as well as in its overall statewide ranking. However, Hiawatha Elementary's student-teacher ratio of 14.3 is lower than the nearby schools, which may indicate a focus on smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.


Detail:

Public, Virtual PK, KG-4

 600 Miami
       Hiawatha, KS  66434

(785) 742-7181

District: Hiawatha

SchoolDigger Rank:
270th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,977 Help


Students who attend Hiawatha Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Hiawatha Middle School
High:    Hiawatha Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  350

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.4%
Hispanic:
8.9%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hiawatha Elementary ranks better than 58.7% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.4%), Hispanic (8.9%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hiawatha Elementary is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hiawatha Elementary is $9,977.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hiawatha Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hiawatha Elementary 270th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Hiawatha Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hiawatha:

SchoolDigger ranks Hiawatha 141st of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hiawatha Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hiawatha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.92 64th 585 89.1%
2007 79.63 63rd 600 89.5%
2008 70.68 182nd 614 70.4%
2009 59.47 303rd 621 51.2%
2010 42.54 452nd 630 28.3%
2011 71.09 169th 631 73.2%
2012 61.75 315th 660 52.3%
2013 76.91 111th 668 83.4%
2015 64.11 219th 678 67.7%
2016 57.09 272nd 656 58.5%
2017 63.46 224th 659 66.0%
2018 42.63 399th 656 39.2%
2019 49.92 337th 667 49.5%
2021 31.69 485th 670 27.6%
2022 37.09 447th 668 33.1%
2023 48.81 338th 660 48.8%
2024 57.10 270th 653 58.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hiawatha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.21 275th 305 9.8%
2023 54.31 121st 296 59.1%
2024 50.85 138th 306 54.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hiawatha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.61 286th 512 44.1%
2019 63.03 144th 509 71.7%
2021 38.63 340th 494 31.2%
2022 24.32 437th 512 14.6%
2023 45.70 294th 541 45.7%
2024 52.39 248th 546 54.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Hiawatha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.27 335th 574 41.6%
2019 58.40 243rd 591 58.9%
2021 38.28 380th 591 35.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Hiawatha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.06 346th 575 39.8%
2019 42.29 347th 586 40.8%
2021 30.11 451st 605 25.5%
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Rank History for White students at Hiawatha Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.20 409th 574 28.7%
2019 41.21 359th 592 39.4%
2021 31.00 437th 587 25.6%
2022 33.43 441st 596 26.0%
2023 45.39 324th 584 44.5%
2024 50.37 287th 579 50.4%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Open Quote Do not send kids here. They refuse to comply with IEP guidelines. If child is on IEP they are treated terribly. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hiawatha Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 473 11 5 7 15 n/a n/a 0 511
1989 484 14 5 7 18 n/a n/a 0 528
1990 497 19 8 7 11 n/a n/a 0 542
1991 467 19 6 11 15 n/a n/a 0 518
1992 458 23 3 6 21 n/a n/a 0 511
1993 440 20 3 5 29 n/a n/a 0 497
1994 430 20 3 9 29 n/a n/a 0 491
1995 401 17 1 3 43 n/a n/a 0 465
1996 401 17 1 3 43 n/a n/a 0 465
1997 370 26 2 4 32 n/a n/a 0 434
1998 332 23 1 11 32 n/a n/a 0 399
1999 290 17 0 10 31 n/a n/a 0 348
2000 307 14 0 7 32 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 304 16 0 10 30 n/a n/a 0 360
2002 298 16 0 10 37 n/a n/a 0 361
2003 298 16 0 10 37 n/a n/a 0 361
2004 277 14 3 7 35 n/a n/a 3 339
2005 277 14 0 5 32 n/a n/a 3 331
2006 284 16 1 6 37 n/a n/a 8 352
2007 264 18 1 7 37 n/a n/a 4 331
2008 296 23 0 6 32 n/a n/a 0 357
2009 297 15 0 10 24 n/a n/a 0 346
2010 273 9 1 18 11 1 27 0 340
2011 303 10 2 23 17 0 27 0 382
2012 297 6 1 28 16 0 24 0 372
2013 321 7 1 29 16 0 26 0 400
2014 292 5 0 27 17 0 28 0 369
2015 317 5 0 20 20 0 23 0 385
2016 319 4 1 28 13 0 20 0 385
2017 335 5 1 30 15 0 22 0 408
2018 315 3 3 36 17 0 28 0 402
2019 324 1 3 37 25 1 31 0 422
2020 313 4 6 30 25 2 29 0 409
2021 293 1 3 23 22 2 34 0 378
2022 278 0 2 21 19 2 37 0 359
2023 272 4 3 24 21 1 34 0 359
2024 271 0 3 31 16 0 29 0 350

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hiawatha Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 22.0 23.2 0
1989 528 22.0 24.0 n/a
1990 542 24.7 21.9 0
1991 518 24.8 20.8 n/a
1992 511 26.3 19.4 36.2
1993 497 26.3 18.9 30.8
1994 491 26.3 18.7 32.8
1995 465 25.0 18.6 39.4
1996 465 25.0 18.6 39.4
1997 434 23.8 18.2 44.2
1998 399 23.8 16.8 43.6
1999 348 23.8 14.6 35.9
2000 360 23.8 15.1 37.8
2001 360 23.5 15.3 40.8
2002 361 24.8 14.6 53.7
2003 361 24.8 14.6 53.7
2004 339 24.8 13.7 52.1
2005 331 24.8 13.3 49.4
2006 352 24.8 14.2 55.2
2007 331 28.8 11.5 50.2
2008 357 25.8 13.8 48.5
2009 346 25.6 13.5 48.3
2010 340 30.2 11.2 56.5
2011 382 29.2 13.0 53.4
2012 372 31.2 11.8 55.9
2013 400 31.2 12.8 57.5
2014 369 29.2 12.6 59.9
2015 385 29.0 13.2 61
2016 385 29.0 13.2 60.5
2017 408 29.0 14.0 55.9
2018 402 29.0 13.8 52.5
2019 422 30.2 13.9 53.8
2020 409 31.1 13.1 49.4
2021 378 27.0 14.0 46.6
2022 359 25.0 14.3 49.9
2023 359 25.0 14.3 58.8
2024 350 27.0 12.9 60.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hiawatha Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 511 22.0 23.2 0
1989 528 22.0 24.0 n/a
1990 542 24.7 21.9 0
1991 518 24.8 20.8 n/a
1992 511 26.3 19.4 36.2
1993 497 26.3 18.9 30.8
1994 491 26.3 18.7 32.8
1995 465 25.0 18.6 39.4
1996 465 25.0 18.6 39.4
1997 434 23.8 18.2 44.2
1998 399 23.8 16.8 43.6
1999 348 23.8 14.6 35.9
2000 360 23.8 15.1 37.8
2001 360 23.5 15.3 40.8
2002 361 24.8 14.6 53.7
2003 361 24.8 14.6 53.7
2004 339 24.8 13.7 52.1
2005 331 24.8 13.3 49.4
2006 352 24.8 14.2 55.2
2007 331 28.8 11.5 50.2
2008 357 25.8 13.8 48.5
2009 346 25.6 13.5 48.3
2010 340 30.2 11.2 56.5
2011 382 29.2 13.0 53.4
2012 372 31.2 11.8 55.9
2013 400 31.2 12.8 57.5
2014 369 29.2 12.6 59.9
2015 385 29.0 13.2 61
2016 385 29.0 13.2 60.5
2017 408 29.0 14.0 55.9
2018 402 29.0 13.8 52.5
2019 422 30.2 13.9 53.8
2020 409 31.1 13.1 49.4
2021 378 27.0 14.0 46.6
2022 359 25.0 14.3 49.9
2023 359 25.0 14.3 58.8
2024 350 27.0 12.9 60.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hiawatha Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $748 (7.5%) $9,229 (92.5%) $9,977

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hiawatha Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 337th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 338th of 660 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha Elementary)49.339.7
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha)49.339.7
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha Elementary)51.356.2
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha)51.356.2
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha Elementary)48.842.1
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hiawatha)48.842.1
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha Elementary)23.826.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hiawatha)23.826.3
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students422359
 14.9%
African American14
 300%
American Indian2521
 16%
Asian33
Hispanic3724
 35.1%
Pacific Islander11
White324272
 16%
Two or More Races3134
 9.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.8%58.8%
 5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hiawatha Elementary

Students at Hiawatha Elementary are 77% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 350 students attended Hiawatha Elementary.

Hiawatha Elementary ranks 270th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hiawatha Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hiawatha Middle School
High : Hiawatha Senior High


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