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Hawthorn Elem.

Elementary School · FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT

166 BOONE HILLS DR, St. Peters, MO 63376

Enrollment

444

Student-Teacher

11.1:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#1,191 of 2,221

In St. Peters

#9 of 12

public schools

In district

#21 of 25

FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

8.9 / 10

Excellent

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Hawthorn Elem.

6.2/10

Elementary School in St. Peters · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.2/10

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7.4/10

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About Hawthorn Elem.

Hawthorn Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Peters, MO, part of FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Hawthorn Elem. serves approximately 444 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

Hawthorn Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,191 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Hawthorn Elem. show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.5 pts below district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 7.8
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.5% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,648
Chronic Absenteeism13.1%

Hawthorn Elem. — Students at Hawthorn Elem. score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

22.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 50.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 55.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
49%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
66%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
51.2%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
50.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.9/10.

How Hawthorn Elem. Compares

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

Overall Score
6.2/10
46th percentile in MO
Academic
6.6/10
Average
Growth
4.9/10
Below Average
Environment
8.9/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
22%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
40 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.1%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

166 BOONE HILLS DR, St. Peters, MO 63376

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hawthorn Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST. PETERS ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MID RIVERS ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BECKY-DAVID ELEM. (rated 7.9/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby St. Charles), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Peters, see our St. Peters schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF ST CHARLES COUNTY St. Peters 0.4 mi 5.2
FT. ZUMWALT EAST HIGH St. Peters 0.6 mi 7.4
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT St. Peters 0.7 mi 5.8
FAIRMOUNT ELEM. St. Peters 1.6 mi 4.8
DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLE St. Peters 1.4 mi 6.5
LEWIS CLARK ELEM. St. Peters 1.4 mi 7.1
ST. PETERS ELEM. St. Peters 1.5 mi 8.1
CHILDRENS EDU-CARE CENTER INC. St. Peters 1.7 mi
ALL SAINTS SCHOOL St. Peters 1.9 mi 7.2
HARRIS ELEM. St. Charles 1.9 mi 7.0
HENDERSON ELEM. St. Charles 2.2 mi 5.7
EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC CTR. St. Charles 2.3 mi 3.9
FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGH St. Charles 2.6 mi 7.1
EARLY CHILD FAMILY EDUC. CTR. St. Charles 3.0 mi 4.0
MID RIVERS ELEM. St. Peters 2.4 mi 8.1
CENTRAL ELEM. St. Charles 3.0 mi 7.2
ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Charles 3.1 mi 5.4
HOLLENBECK MIDDLE St. Charles 3.1 mi 5.9
BECKY-DAVID ELEM. St. Charles 3.4 mi 7.9
BARNWELL MIDDLE St. Charles 3.5 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63376 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,921

Median Home Value

$255,500

Median Rent

$1,319/mo

Population

74,876

College Educated

39.1%

Homeownership

82.6%

Avg Commute

24.2 min

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Median Age

41

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CORNERSTONE ELEMENTARY Excelsior Springs, MO 6.2
FREDERICKTOWN INTERMEDIATE Fredericktown, MO 6.2
HILLSBORO ELEM. Hillsboro, MO 6.2
KELLYBROOK ELEM SCHOOL Kansas City, MO 6.2

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 444 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elem. is 11.1:1. 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. ranks #1,191 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Hawthorn Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Hawthorn Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hawthorn Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawthorn Elem. has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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.?

22.3% 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
32 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
56 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
444
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Charles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.1%

District

FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
16,829
Schools in District
27
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,648
District Rank
#21 of 25

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