Hawthorn Elementary

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Hawthorn Elementary ranks 547 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hawthorn Elementary is a public elementary school located in Camdenton, Missouri, serving grades 3-4 with a total enrollment of 375 students. It is part of the Camdenton R-III school district, which is ranked 145 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hawthorn Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests, is generally below the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) for grades 3 and 4. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Hawthorn Elementary's 3rd grade Math proficiency was 38.2%, compared to the Camdenton R-III district average of 36.8% and the Missouri state average of 40.8%. Similarly, Hawthorn Elementary's 4th grade ELA proficiency was 33.8%, lower than the Camdenton R-III district average of 35.7% and the Missouri state average of 46.2%. Compared to the nearby Osage Beach Elementary, Hawthorn Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with Osage Beach Elementary having higher proficiency rates in both Math and ELA.

Hawthorn Elementary also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.2% to 30.9% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average of around 15%. Additionally, Hawthorn Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.75% to 51.7% in recent years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. While Hawthorn Elementary's per-student spending has increased over the years, its statewide ranking has declined, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other elementary schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 3-4

119 Service Rd
Camdenton, MO 65020-1409

(573) 317-3450

District: Camdenton R-III

SchoolDigger Rank:
547^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,185

Students who attend Hawthorn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Camdenton Middle
	Oak Ridge Intermediate
High:	Camdenton High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 397

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.9%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hawthorn Elementary ranks worse than 60.4% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Camdenton R-III School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.63. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), Hispanic (6%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elementary is 12.3, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Camdenton R-III School District! (See more...)

Compare Hawthorn Elementary employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorn Elementary is $12,185, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Camdenton R-III School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawthorn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorn Elementary 547^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Hawthorn Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Camdenton R-III:

SchoolDigger ranks Camdenton R-III 145^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hawthorn Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hawthorn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2010	52.81	535^th	1066	49.8%
2011	50.09	611^th	1088	43.8%
2012	48.83	620^th	1085	42.9%
2013	61.12	421^st	1108	62.0%
2014	52.84	527^th	1089	51.6%
2015	43.99	649^th	1058	38.7%
2016	47.58	489^th	865	43.5%
2017	46.63	583^rd	1032	43.5%
2018	47.90	539^th	1045	48.4%
2019	51.97	503^rd	1052	52.2%
2021	51.63	440^th	901	51.2%
2022	50.02	452^nd	908	50.2%
2023	47.04	491^st	898	45.3%
2024	41.63	547^th	906	39.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hawthorn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	55.05	366^th	887	58.7%
2019	57.26	337^th	907	62.8%
2021	49.25	260^th	574	54.7%
2023	56.92	213^th	611	65.1%
2024	57.89	210^th	625	66.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Hawthorn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	23.36	206^th	251	17.9%
2019	27.06	225^th	302	25.5%
2021	33.74	55^th	81	32.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hawthorn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	60.35	30^th	105	71.4%
2019	56.71	44^th	120	63.3%

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Rank History for White students at Hawthorn Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	34.53	602^nd	898	33.0%
2019	38.51	582^nd	917	36.5%
2021	37.71	436^th	691	36.9%
2022	34.61	470^th	675	30.4%
2023	30.15	495^th	673	26.4%
2024	25.75	522^nd	668	21.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Hawthorn Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	449	6	4	15	0	n/a	n/a	474
2009	484	5	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	503
2010	478	6	2	12	1	n/a	n/a	499
2011	459	7	3	16	5	0	0	490
2012	438	7	4	20	3	0	3	475
2013	454	4	6	18	3	0	0	485
2014	459	6	5	21	5	0	0	496
2015	450	10	5	24	9	1	0	499
2016	448	14	4	24	12	1	0	503
2017	403	13	7	28	8	0	6	465
2018	421	10	4	30	3	0	4	472
2019	397	5	2	31	2	0	6	443
2020	376	6	1	31	1	0	8	423
2021	307	4	0	29	2	0	10	352
2022	327	5	1	20	0	0	9	362
2023	338	4	1	22	0	0	10	375
2024	357	4	1	24	0	1	10	397

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hawthorn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	474	31.6	15.0	51.5
2009	503	37.0	13.6	55.7
2010	499	37.1	13.4	56.9
2011	490	36.3	13.4	59.8
2012	475	36.7	12.9	62.7
2013	485	35.2	13.7	60.6
2014	496	35.8	13.8	65.1
2015	499	36.0	13.8	69.5
2016	503	35.0	14.3	68.8
2017	465	37.1	12.5	67.7
2018	472	32.6	14.4	62.7
2019	443	31.0	14.2	57.8
2020	423	30.2	14.0	55.8
2021	352	29.4	11.9	51.7
2022	362	27.6	13.0	44.8
2023	375	29.4	12.7	46.4
2024	397	32.0	12.3	55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hawthorn Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	474	31.6	15.0	51.5
2009	503	37.0	13.6	55.7
2010	499	37.1	13.4	56.9
2011	490	36.3	13.4	59.8
2012	475	36.7	12.9	62.7
2013	485	35.2	13.7	60.6
2014	496	35.8	13.8	65.1
2015	499	36.0	13.8	69.5
2016	503	35.0	14.3	68.8
2017	465	37.1	12.5	67.7
2018	472	32.6	14.4	62.7
2019	443	31.0	14.2	57.8
2020	423	30.2	14.0	55.8
2021	352	29.4	11.9	51.7
2022	362	27.6	13.0	44.8
2023	375	29.4	12.7	46.4
2024	397	32.0	12.3	55.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hawthorn Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$617 (6.2%)	$9,398 (93.8%)	$10,015
2020	$658 (6.6%)	$9,279 (93.4%)	$9,937
2021	$851 (7.1%)	$11,073 (92.9%)	$11,924
2022	$876 (7.2%)	$11,309 (92.8%)	$12,185

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawthorn Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 503^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 491^st of 898 Elementary schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Elementary)	48.6	42.5	6.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Camdenton R-III)	48.6	42.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Elementary)	52.5	39.4	13.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Camdenton R-III)	52.6	39.2	13.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Elementary)	46.7	41.9	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Camdenton R-III)	48.1	42.6	5.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Elementary)	44.3	34.3	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Camdenton R-III)	47.6	38.1	9.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	443	375	15.3%
African American	5	4	20%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	31	22	29%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	397	338	14.9%
Two or More Races	6	10	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.8%	46.4%	11.4%

Schools Near Hawthorn Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hawthorn Elementary	Public	3-4	119 Service Rd	Camdenton	65020	Camden County	Camdenton R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 317-3450	397	32	12.3	55.9%	357 (89.9%)	4 (1.0%)	24 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.5%)	41.6	547^th of 906 public elementary schools	39.6%		47	491^st of 898 public elementary schools	45.3%	56	38.2	40.5			37.2	33.8			$12,185	$876	$11,309
Dogwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	119 Service Rd	Camdenton	65020	Camden County	Camdenton R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 346-9239	618	54	11.3	46.8%	570 (92.2%)	5 (0.8%)	31 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.3%)								(n/a)									$12,235	$1,107	$11,128
Osage Beach Elementary	Public	K-4	1241 Nichols Road	Osage Beach	65065	Camden County	Camdenton R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 348-2461	222	22	10.2	39.2%	183 (82.4%)	3 (1.4%)	26 (11.7%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.2%)	50.5	449^th of 906 public elementary schools	50.4%		60.6	350^th of 898 public elementary schools	61.0%	99	36.4	44.4			41.5	45.3			$12,569	$781	$11,788
Hurricane Deck Elementary	Public	K-4	59 American Legion Drive	Sunrise Beach	65079	Camden County	Camdenton R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 374-5369	155	14	10.7	62.6%	127 (81.9%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.5%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (9.0%)	31.3	646^th of 906 public elementary schools	28.7%		28	684^th of 898 public elementary schools	23.8%	38	29.5	20.1			41.1				$13,093	$931	$12,161
Osage Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	626 Hwy 42	Osage Beach	65065	Camden County	School Of The Osage	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 348-0004	404	32	12.8	44.1%	344 (85.1%)	6 (1.5%)	19 (4.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.2%)	67.1	280^th of 906 public elementary schools	69.1%		68	269^th of 898 public elementary schools	70.0%	11	50.7	48.8	48.0	36.4	48.3	53.6	55.1		$11,366	$1,619	$9,746
Macks Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	245 State Rd N	Macks Creek	65786	Camden County	Macks Creek R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 363-5977	178	17	10.2	57.9%	165 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	15.4	779^th of 906 public elementary schools	14.0%		29	668^th of 898 public elementary schools	25.6%	111	15.4			30.5	23.1		4.5		$10,026	$679	$9,348
Heritage Elementary	Public	K-2	1501 School Road	Lake Ozark	65049	Camden County	School Of The Osage	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 365-5341	396	33	12.0	55.3%	337 (85.1%)	12 (3.0%)	28 (7.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)								(n/a)									$12,312	$1,792	$10,520
Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	1571 Bagnell Dam Blvd.	Lake Ozark	65049	Camden County	School Of The Osage	No	No	No	No	(573) 552-8899	103	7	14.7	43.7%	92 (89.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	4 (3.9%)								(n/a)
Stoutland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	7584 State Road T	Stoutland	65567	Laclede County	Stoutland R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 286-3711	260	19	13.7	73.1%	239 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.7%)	16.9	761^st of 906 public elementary schools	16.0%		11.8	807^th of 898 public elementary schools	10.1%	46	9.7	10.1	21.8	26.2	28.7	20.1	17.5	23.4	$11,983	$1,274	$10,710
Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	571 Climax Ave	Climax Springs	65324	Camden County	Climax Springs R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 347-2351	97	12	8.0	80.4%	94 (96.9%)	3 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$14,057	$2,027	$12,030

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorn Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Hawthorn Elementary?

Students at Hawthorn Elementary are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Hawthorn Elementary a good school?

Hawthorn Elementary ranks 547^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hawthorn Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 397 students attended Hawthorn Elementary.

What district is Hawthorn Elementary in?

Camdenton R-III

What schools do graduates of Hawthorn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hawthorn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Camdenton Middle
Middle : Oak Ridge Intermediate
High : Camdenton High

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