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Hiawatha Elementary School vs. Nixon Elementary School

Should you attend Hiawatha Elementary School or Nixon Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hiawatha Elementary School
603 Emmons St
Hiawatha, IA 52233
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Nixon Elementary School
200 Nixon Dr
Hiawatha, IA 52233
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Nixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hiawatha Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nixon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
343 students
284 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hiawatha Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nixon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hiawatha Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nixon Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hiawatha Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.