Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School served 293 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
7%
Black
89%
16%
White
3%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
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