Hiawatha Elementary School

334 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hiawatha Elementary School is a public school located in Hiawatha, Iowa, operating under the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational K-5 education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. The school is part of a larger district-wide effort to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary skills to transition successfully into middle school, maintaining a curriculum aligned with state standards and district goals.

As part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, Hiawatha Elementary benefits from the resources and collaborative environment of one of Iowa's larger school systems. The school prioritizes fostering a supportive atmosphere for families and students alike, offering various programs that encourage parent involvement and community engagement. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive educational infrastructure, the school aims to provide a well-rounded learning experience that addresses the diverse needs of its student population in a safe and inclusive environment.

334

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hiawatha Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	199
Hispanic	51
Black	35
Asian	19
Two or More	30

White
199 (59.6%)
Hispanic
51 (15.3%)
Black
35 (10.5%)
Two or More
30 (9.0%)
Asian
19 (5.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-2172
Website:	http://crschools.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 33

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 59