Hawthorn Hill Elementary School

2801 Sw Pryor Rd
Lees Summit, MO 64082
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hawthorn Hill 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 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10% in MO
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hawthorn Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Hawthorn Hill Elementary School's student population of 405 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
405 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Hawthorn Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorn Hill Elementary School is 0.50, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#172 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hawthorn Hill Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hawthorn Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawthorn Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hawthorn Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
10%
8%
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Black
11%
15%
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White
69%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hawthorn Hill Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Hawthorn Hill Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawthorn Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawthorn Hill Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hawthorn Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorn Hill Elementary School is ranked #172 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hawthorn Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Hawthorn Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trailridge 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 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hawthorn Hill Elementary School?
405 students attend Hawthorn Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hawthorn Hill Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorn Hill Elementary School?
Hawthorn Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hawthorn Hill Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorn Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hawthorn Hill Elementary School part of?
Hawthorn Hill Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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