Hiawatha Elementary School

3020 Photos Dr
Toledo, OH 43613
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hiawatha Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in OH
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hiawatha Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
345 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hiawatha Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hiawatha Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#2147 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hiawatha Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
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 Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
60%
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 Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Hiawatha Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
67%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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 Ohio 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 Ohio.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Hiawatha Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
37%
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 Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hiawatha Elementary School's ranking?
Hiawatha Elementary School is ranked #2147 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Hiawatha Elementary School often compared to?
Hiawatha Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Whitehouse Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Hiawatha Elementary School?
345 students attend Hiawatha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hiawatha Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hiawatha Elementary School?
Hiawatha Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hiawatha Elementary School offer ?
Hiawatha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hiawatha Elementary School part of?
Hiawatha Elementary School is part of Washington Local School District.
In what neighborhood is Hiawatha Elementary School located?
Hiawatha Elementary School is located in the Whitmer Trilby neighborhood of Toledo, OH. There are 7 other public schools located in Whitmer Trilby.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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