Hiawatha Elementary School

30 Hiawatha Avenue
Essex Junction, VT 05452
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Hiawatha Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Vermont state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the Vermont state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Vermont state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in VT
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hiawatha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:

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School Overview

Hiawatha Elementary School's student population of 223 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Hiawatha Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 283 schools in Vermont (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiawatha Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VT)
#109 out of 283 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hiawatha Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Vermont by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hiawatha Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
14%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
88%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hiawatha Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Vermont.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Hiawatha Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Vermont by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hiawatha Elementary School's ranking?
Hiawatha Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 283 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Vermont.
What schools are Hiawatha Elementary School often compared to?
Hiawatha Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% VT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% VT state average).
How many students attend Hiawatha Elementary School?
223 students attend Hiawatha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hiawatha Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiawatha Elementary School?
Hiawatha Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Vermont state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hiawatha Elementary School offer ?
Hiawatha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hiawatha Elementary School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VT Dept. of Education

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