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 14:1.
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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 35-39% | 54% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 35-39% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | University City School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is University City Senior High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Brittany Woods (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Washington Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Louis Washington Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 288 students
0.7 miles
1730 N Hanley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(314) 493-0810 0.7 1-6 288 - Saint Louis Jackson Park Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 326 students
0.8 miles
7400 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4451 0.8 K-5 326 - Saint Louis University City Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 770 students
0.8 miles
7401 Balson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4100 0.8 9-12 770 - Saint Louis Barbara Jordan Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 360 students
1.0 miles
1500 N 82nd Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4361 1.0 K-5 360 - Saint Louis Brittany Woods Grades: 6-8 | 592 students
1.0 miles
8125 Groby Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63130
(314) 290-4280 1.0 6-8 592
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