Hiawatha Elementary School vs Summit Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha Elementary School
Essex Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
203 students
Summit Street School
Essex Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
305 students
| Measure | Hiawatha Elementary School Essex Junction, Vermont | Summit Street School Essex Junction, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 184 | #96 of 184 |
| National rank | #7661 of 50,301 | #17546 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 203 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 203 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Essex Junction | Essex Junction |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hiawatha Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 61.0).
- •Summit Street School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 36%).
- •Hiawatha Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.9).
- •Summit Street School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 203.
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 Summit Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Hiawatha Elementary School ranks higher (75.5 vs 61.0 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 Summit Street School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Essex Junction and Essex Junction in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha Elementary School: 203. Summit Street School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha Elementary School and Summit Street School rank in Vermont?
Hiawatha Elementary School is 22nd of 184 and Summit Street School is 96th of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).