Cornell Elementary School vs Hiawatha Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornell Elementary School
Okemos · Public elementary · Grades K–4
439 students
Hiawatha Elementary School
Okemos · Public elementary · Grades K–4
441 students
| Measure | Cornell Elementary School Okemos, Michigan | Hiawatha Elementary School Okemos, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 1,581 | #102 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #4253 of 50,301 | #5729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 439 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| city | Okemos | Okemos |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 78.7).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Cornell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Cornell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 23.1%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.9).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 439.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cornell Elementary School better than Hiawatha Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cornell Elementary School ranks higher (81.3 vs 78.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cornell Elementary School and Hiawatha Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Okemos and Okemos in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornell Elementary School: 439. Hiawatha Elementary School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornell Elementary School and Hiawatha Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Cornell Elementary School is 68th of 1,581 and Hiawatha Elementary School is 102nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).