Hiawatha Elementary School vs Okemos Public MontessoriCentral
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 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
Okemos Public MontessoriCentral
Okemos · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
326 students
| Measure | Hiawatha Elementary School Okemos, Michigan | Okemos Public MontessoriCentral Okemos, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #102 of 1,581 | #12 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5729 of 50,301 | #1681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 441 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.1% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| city | Okemos | Okemos |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Okemos Public MontessoriCentral scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 78.7).
- •Okemos Public MontessoriCentral does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Okemos Public MontessoriCentral does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 69%).
- •Okemos Public MontessoriCentral does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 23.1%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.3).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School is the larger school with 441 students compared with 326.
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 Okemos Public MontessoriCentral?
On the Success Index (US), Okemos Public MontessoriCentral ranks higher (86.9 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 Hiawatha Elementary School and Okemos Public MontessoriCentral?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Okemos and Okemos in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha Elementary School: 441. Okemos Public MontessoriCentral: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha Elementary School and Okemos Public MontessoriCentral rank in Michigan?
Hiawatha Elementary School is 102nd of 1,581 and Okemos Public MontessoriCentral is 12th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).