Hiawatha Elementary School

1900 JOLLY RD
OKEMOS, MI 48864

www.okemosk12.net

443 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

443

Total Students

31.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hiawatha Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	9
Black	40
Asian	105
Two or More	60
American Indian	1

White
228 (51.5 %)
Asian
105 (23.7 %)
Two or More
60 (13.5 %)
Black
40 (9.0 %)
Hispanic
9 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Okemos Public Schools
Phone:	(517)706-4500
Website:	http://www.okemosk12.net
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 94