Hiawatha Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hiawatha, Iowa 52233 · Cedar Rapids Comm School District
#307 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#7128 of 50,301 nationally
About Hiawatha Elementary School
Hiawatha Elementary School is a public elementary located in Hiawatha, in the Cedar Rapids Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 334 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 307th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is math proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 334.
There are 2 schools in Hiawatha; Hiawatha Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Hiawatha Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Hiawatha Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Nixon Elementary School
Hiawatha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students · 1.2 km away
John F Kennedy High School
Cedar Rapids · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,648 students · 1.5 km away
Pierce Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 1.7 km away
Harding Middle School
Cedar Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students · 2.8 km away
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students · 2.8 km away
Wright Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students · 2.9 km away
Westfield Elementary School
Robins · Public elementary · Grades K–4
445 students · 3.8 km away
Kenwood Leadership Academy School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students · 4.0 km away
Bowman Woods Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
413 students · 4.3 km away
Trailside Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students · 5.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Pierce Elementary School
Cedar Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Wilson Elementary School
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335 students
Ledges Elementary School
Boone · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
336 students
Emerson Hough Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
336 students
Forest Grove Elementary
Bettendorf · Public elementary · Grades K–6
332 students
Whittier Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
331 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Hiawatha Elementary School a good school?
Hiawatha Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 76.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #307 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Hiawatha Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hiawatha Elementary School ranks #307 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #7128 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Hiawatha Elementary School?
Hiawatha Elementary School had 334 students in 2025.
Is Hiawatha Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Hiawatha Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Hiawatha Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Hiawatha Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.