HIAWATHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hiawatha Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Berwyn South SD 100 school district, located in Berwyn, IL with about 395 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Hiawatha Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hiawatha Elementary School, located in Berwyn, Illinois, serves students in the Berwyn South School District 100. As a public institution, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education, emphasizing core academic skills while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student population. The school is centrally located within the community, aiming to serve as a neighborhood hub that encourages active participation from parents and local families.

Academically, Hiawatha Elementary is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its students through various instructional programs and support services. The school emphasizes character development and academic growth, utilizing district-wide curriculum standards to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community-based learning, Hiawatha strives to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students can develop both social and intellectual competencies.

For more information, contact Hiawatha Elem School at (708) 795-2327 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6539 26th St
Berwyn, IL 60402-2637
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HIAWATHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Berwyn, IL with about 395 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
395
Teachers:
33.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 395 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HIAWATHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 86% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
86.1%
White
7.8%
Black or African American
3.8%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian
0.8%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.