HIAWATHA ELEMENTARY

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

228 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Hiawatha Elementary is a public school located in the Standish neighborhood of South Minneapolis, operating as part of the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district. Situated at 4201 42nd Ave S, the school serves a diverse community of students and focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a neighborhood school, it plays an active role in the local community, fostering partnerships with families to support student success.

The school's curriculum is aligned with district standards, offering a balanced approach to core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, often complemented by enrichment opportunities. Hiawatha is known for its commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment, utilizing the resources of the larger MPS system to provide student services and extracurricular programming. For families seeking more detailed information regarding enrollment, specific academic programs, or current school events, the district’s official website provides ongoing updates and administrative resources.

228

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIAWATHA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	20
Black	19
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	4

White
160 (70.2 %)
Two or More
22 (9.6 %)
Hispanic
20 (8.8 %)
Black
19 (8.3 %)
American Indian
4 (1.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.3 %)

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:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-4610
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 82

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 77