Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hawthorn Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hawthorn Elementary serves the northwest part of Kansas City, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 25 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 3.9 miles and the furthest edge located 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hawthorn Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hawthorn Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorn Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Huskies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorn Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorn Elementary School is ranked #234 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hawthorn Elementary School often compared to?
Hawthorn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Graden Elementary School, Prairie Point Elementary School, English Landing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hawthorn Elementary School?
450 students attend Hawthorn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hawthorn Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorn Elementary School?
Hawthorn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hawthorn Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorn Elementary School part of?
Hawthorn Elementary School is part of Park Hill School District.
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