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Lake Hiawatha Elementary School

1 Lincoln Avenue
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Hiawatha Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lake Hiawatha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School's student population of 449 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Hiawatha Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#421 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake Hiawatha Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
57%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey 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 Lake Hiawatha Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Hiawatha Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Hiawatha Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School is ranked #421 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lake Hiawatha Elementary School often compared to?
Lake Hiawatha Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knollwood Elementary School, Northvail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lake Hiawatha Elementary School?
449 students attend Lake Hiawatha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lake Hiawatha Elementary School students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Hiawatha Elementary School?
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lake Hiawatha Elementary School offer ?
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lake Hiawatha Elementary School part of?
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School is part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Hiawatha Elementary School located?
Lake Hiawatha Elementary School is located in the Lake Hiawatha neighborhood of Parsippany, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Lake Hiawatha.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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