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Dogwood Elementary School vs. Hawthorne Elementary School

Should you attend Dogwood Elementary School or Hawthorne Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dogwood Elementary School
1400 Cedar Wood Pkwy
Kearney, MO 64060
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Hawthorne Elementary School
1815 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dogwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hawthorne 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
437 students
265 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dogwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawthorne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dogwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawthorne Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dogwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawthorne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dogwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kearney R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kearney R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#880 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#204 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dogwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawthorne Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in MO)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dogwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dogwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dogwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dogwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hawthorne Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
51
Grade 1 Students
76
40
Grade 2 Students
88
37
Grade 3 Students
62
40
Grade 4 Students
66
46
Grade 5 Students
70
51

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dogwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dogwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dogwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dogwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dogwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kearney R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dogwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dogwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dogwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kearney R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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