Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hawthorn Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- 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
School Overview
Hawthorn Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawthorn Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorn Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#148 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
75%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #148 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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, English Landing Elementary School, Prairie Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Hawthorn Elementary School?
497 students attend Hawthorn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Hawthorn Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hawthorn Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hawthorn Elementary School part of?
Hawthorn Elementary School is part of Park Hill School District.
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