Hiawatha Elementary School vs Kinawa School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha Elementary School
Okemos · Public elementary · Grades K–4
441 students
Kinawa School
Okemos · Public middle · Grades 5–6
735 students
| Measure | Hiawatha Elementary School Okemos, Michigan | Kinawa School Okemos, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #102 of 1,581 | #38 of 485 |
| National rank | #5729 of 50,301 | #1909 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 441 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 17.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| city | Okemos | Okemos |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiawatha Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 77.5).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Kinawa School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.6% vs 23.1%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.0).
- •Kinawa School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 441.
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 Hiawatha Elementary School better than Kinawa School?
On the Success Index (US), Hiawatha Elementary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 77.5 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 Hiawatha Elementary School and Kinawa School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Okemos and Okemos in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha Elementary School: 441. Kinawa School: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha Elementary School and Kinawa School rank in Michigan?
Hiawatha Elementary School is 102nd of 1,581 and Kinawa School is 38th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).