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#288 of 2,043 schools in MO

Top 14% in state

Hawthorn Elem.

Elementary School · PARK HILL

8200 N CHARITON, Kansas City, MO 64152

429
Students
13.4:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 5th
Grades Served
Top 14%
in MO

About Hawthorn Elem.

Hawthorn Elem. is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of the PARK HILL. The school serves approximately 429 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3/10, placing it in the 86th percentile among MO schools — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in student growth (8.2/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $110,421, where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The school is situated in a fringe rural setting.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent36%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+0.65 pts/yr
Data Period2019–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent36%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62%
Reading/ELA Proficiency56%
Overall Proficiency59%
Expected (poverty-adj.)52%
vs. Expected+7.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
College ReadinessNot Available

Data not available for this school

Resources & Environment4.7Below Average29%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1

Hawthorn Elem. — Students at Hawthorn Elem. score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

21.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

How Hawthorn Elem. Compares

See how Hawthorn Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
86th percentile in MO
Academic
8.5/10
8.5/10
Growth
8.2/10
Above average
Environment
4.7/10
Below average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
22%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers

Location

8200 N CHARITON, Kansas City, MO 64152

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.6 mi
School Distance Rating
UNION CHAPEL ELEM. KANSAS CITY 2.0 mi 5.2
GERNER FAMILY EARLY ED CTR. KANSAS CITY 2.0 mi 3.4
CONGRESS MIDDLE KANSAS CITY 2.0 mi 7.4
PRAIRIE POINT ELEM. KANSAS CITY 2.2 mi 4.0
PARK HILL HIGH KANSAS CITY 2.2 mi 7.1
GRADEN ELEM. PARKVILLE 2.8 mi 6.6
ALFRED L. RENNER ELEM. KANSAS CITY 2.3 mi 5.4
ST THERESE SCHOOL Kansas City 3.1 mi 4.2
PLAZA MIDDLE KANSAS CITY 3.3 mi 6.5
LAKEVIEW MIDDLE KANSAS CITY 3.5 mi 8.1
ENGLISH LANDING ELEM. KANSAS CITY 3.5 mi 7.7
THOMAS B. CHINN ELEM. KANSAS CITY 3.9 mi 5.7
TIFFANY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHL KANSAS CITY 3.9 mi 5.4
SOUTHEAST ELEM. KANSAS CITY 5.2 mi 5.0
WALDEN MIDDLE KANSAS CITY 5.3 mi 7.3
HOPEWELL ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY 5.4 mi 5.9
Welborn Elem Kansas City 7.1 mi 5.7
FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Kansas City 6.2 mi 4.2
CHRIST THE KING PARISH SCHOOL Kansas City 7.2 mi 3.9
COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL Kansas City 6.6 mi 4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64152 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,421

Median Home Value

$333,700

Median Rent

$1,236/mo

Population

31,300

College Educated

50.8%

Homeownership

83.2%

Avg Commute

23.7 min

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Median Age

40.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BABLER ELEM. GLENCOE, MO 7.3
CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY BRANSON, MO 7.3
EAST ELEM. OZARK, MO 7.3
ELLISVILLE ELEM. ELLISVILLE, MO 7.3
MAPLEWOOD ELEMENTARY KANSAS CITY, MO 7.3
MCKINLEY ELEM. JOPLIN, MO 7.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hawthorn Elem.

What grades does Hawthorn Elem. serve?

Hawthorn Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Hawthorn Elem.?

Hawthorn Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elem. is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hawthorn Elem. rank in MO?

Hawthorn Elem. is ranked #288 out of 2,043 schools in MO.

What is Hawthorn Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Hawthorn Elem. has a composite rating of 7.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Hawthorn Elem. a charter school?

No, Hawthorn Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hawthorn Elem. a Title I school?

No, Hawthorn Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawthorn Elem.?

21.9% of students at Hawthorn Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
429
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Platte County
Data Year
2023–2024

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES CCD (SY 2022-23) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details