Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hawthorn Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hawthorn Elementary School's student population of 429 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawthorn Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorn Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
73%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorn Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorn Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hawthorn Elementary School often compared to?
Hawthorn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Graden Elementary School, Prairie Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hawthorn Elementary School?
429 students attend Hawthorn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hawthorn Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorn Elementary School?
Hawthorn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hawthorn Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hawthorn Elementary School part of?
Hawthorn Elementary School is part of Park Hill School District.
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