Hanthorn Early Education serves 220 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 220 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanthorn Early Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Hanthorn Early Education's student population of 220 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
220 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hanthorn Early Education is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
18%
15%
White
40%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
20%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hanthorn Early Education?
220 students attend Hanthorn Early Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hanthorn Early Education students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanthorn Early Education?
Hanthorn Early Education has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hanthorn Early Education offer ?
Hanthorn Early Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Hanthorn Early Education part of?
Hanthorn Early Education is part of Independence 30 School District.
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