HIAWATHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hiawatha Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Okemos Public Schools school district, located in OKEMOS, MI with about 500 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 29 teachers, Hiawatha Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 is a public school located in Okemos, Michigan, serving as part of the Okemos Public Schools district. Situated on Jolly Road, the school functions as a foundational pillar for young learners in the community. It emphasizes a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong sense of school spirit among its students.
As part of a highly-regarded school district, Hiawatha Elementary is known for its commitment to academic excellence and preparing students for the transition to middle school. The school encourages family involvement and community engagement, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where educators, parents, and students work together. By utilizing the resources of the Okemos school system, Hiawatha provides a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population in a nurturing, classroom-focused setting.
For more information, contact Hiawatha Elementary School at (517) 706-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OKEMOS, MI 48864-4088
(517) 706-4500
http://okemosschools.net
HIAWATHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OKEMOS, MI with about 500 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Okemos Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 500
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 500 students
- White
- 50.4%
- Asian
- 34.8%
- Black or African American
- 6.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Female
- 51.2%
- Male
- 48.8%
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.