Hanthorn Early Education serves 8 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- 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 8 students has declined by 95% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
8 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings
The diversity score of Hanthorn Early Education is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
25%
8%

Black
25%
15%

White
50%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
100%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hanthorn Early Education?
8 students attend Hanthorn Early Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Hanthorn Early Education students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 25% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hanthorn Early Education?
Hanthorn Early Education has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
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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