Hawthorne Elementary

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Hawthorne Elementary ranks 218 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hawthorne Elementary is a public elementary school located in Kearney, Missouri, serving 254 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Kearney R-I School District, which is ranked 44 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hawthorne Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Missouri elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 91-218 over the past 5 years. The school's performance on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests is notably strong, with students outperforming the state and district averages in several grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 5th-grade students at Hawthorne Elementary had 62.7% proficiency in Math, compared to 54.5% for the Kearney R-I district and 38.4% for the state. However, when compared to schools in the neighboring Liberty 53 School District, Hawthorne's performance is more mixed, with some Liberty schools, such as Lewis and Clark Elementary, consistently outperforming Hawthorne on academic measures.

While Hawthorne's academic performance is strong, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is slightly higher than the desired target, which could be an area for improvement. Additionally, the school's performance on 5th-grade Science MAP tests is slightly lower than the district and state averages, suggesting a potential opportunity to focus on strengthening science instruction. Overall, Hawthorne Elementary is a high-performing school that consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Missouri, but it could benefit from addressing its chronic absenteeism rate and exploring ways to improve 5th-grade Science outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

1815 S Jefferson
Kearney, MO 64060-8481

(816) 628-4114

District: Kearney R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
218^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,758

Students who attend Hawthorne Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Kearney Middle
High:	Kearney High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 265

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hawthorne Elementary ranks better than 75.9% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Kearney R-I School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.11. (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 (89.4%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Kearney R-I School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elementary is 12.2, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Kearney R-I School District. (See more...)

Compare Hawthorne Elementary employs 21.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorne Elementary is $11,758, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Kearney R-I School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hawthorne Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Kearney R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Kearney R-I 44^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hawthorne Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	82.41	108^th	1074	89.9%
2007	79.68	126^th	1080	88.3%
2008	72.54	216^th	1084	80.1%
2009	71.27	244^th	1053	76.8%
2010	72.65	239^th	1066	77.6%
2011	68.39	307^th	1088	71.8%
2012	70.11	285^th	1085	73.7%
2013	76.50	187^th	1108	83.1%
2014	84.55	112^th	1089	89.7%
2015	76.56	212^th	1058	80.0%
2016	80.66	145^th	865	83.2%
2017	82.07	138^th	1032	86.6%
2018	77.86	179^th	1045	82.9%
2019	70.06	267^th	1052	74.6%
2021	66.78	280^th	901	68.9%
2022	82.62	131^st	908	85.6%
2023	86.36	91^st	898	89.9%
2024	73.11	218^th	906	75.9%

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Rank History for White students at Hawthorne Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	66.19	273^rd	898	69.6%
2019	62.62	302^nd	917	67.1%
2022	75.47	150^th	675	77.8%
2023	78.23	124^th	673	81.6%

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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 Hawthorne Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	388	388
1992	388	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	390
1993	398	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
1994	391	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	397
1995	283	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1996	283	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1997	318	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1998	362	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	-20	346
1999	352	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
2000	388	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
2001	383	4	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
2002	336	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2003	336	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	339
2004	289	4	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2005	293	3	9	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2006	206	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
2007	230	2	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2008	234	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
2009	322	3	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
2010	342	4	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
2011	337	4	2	6	0	0	0	0	349
2012	326	5	1	9	0	0	2	0	343
2013	286	2	1	10	0	0	3	0	302
2014	261	2	1	11	0	0	5	0	280
2015	258	2	2	9	0	0	5	0	276
2016	238	3	2	8	0	0	9	0	260
2017	245	5	2	8	0	0	9	0	269
2018	249	6	2	6	0	0	14	0	277
2019	266	7	1	3	0	0	14	0	291
2020	259	7	2	2	0	0	12	0	282
2021	246	3	2	5	0	0	13	0	269
2022	240	4	0	6	0	0	12	0	262
2023	231	2	0	10	0	0	11	0	254
2024	237	2	0	13	0	0	13	0	265

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 Hawthorne Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	388	21.0	18.4	n/a
1992	390	20.8	18.7	4.1
1993	403	21.2	19.0	6
1994	397	21.2	18.7	7.1
1995	286	15.7	18.2	11.5
1996	286	15.7	18.2	11.5
1997	322	17.0	18.9	5
1998	346	20.4	17.0	5.2
1999	358	20.9	17.1	6.1
2000	395	22.2	17.8	7.3
2001	391	22.9	17.1	5.9
2002	339	22.1	15.3	6.2
2003	339	22.1	15.3	6.2
2004	300	22.6	13.3	7
2005	311	23.5	13.2	6.4
2006	211	18.1	11.7	4.3
2007	238	17.1	13.9	8
2008	241	18.3	13.2	7.1
2009	334	22.6	14.8	8.1
2010	357	25.5	14.0	15.7
2011	349	24.9	14.0	15.8
2012	343	24.8	13.8	19.8
2013	302	24.0	12.5	15.6
2014	280	22.3	12.5	14.6
2015	276	25.0	11.0	13.4
2016	260	24.0	10.8	12.7
2017	269	23.7	11.3	14.5
2018	277	22.3	12.3	13.4
2019	291	23.0	12.6	13.1
2020	282	23.5	11.9	10.6
2021	269	23.3	11.5	12.6
2022	262	18.9	13.8	16
2023	254	17.9	14.1	16.9
2024	265	21.7	12.2	13.6

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 Hawthorne Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	388	21.0	18.4	n/a
1992	390	20.8	18.7	4.1
1993	403	21.2	19.0	6
1994	397	21.2	18.7	7.1
1995	286	15.7	18.2	11.5
1996	286	15.7	18.2	11.5
1997	322	17.0	18.9	5
1998	346	20.4	17.0	5.2
1999	358	20.9	17.1	6.1
2000	395	22.2	17.8	7.3
2001	391	22.9	17.1	5.9
2002	339	22.1	15.3	6.2
2003	339	22.1	15.3	6.2
2004	300	22.6	13.3	7
2005	311	23.5	13.2	6.4
2006	211	18.1	11.7	4.3
2007	238	17.1	13.9	8
2008	241	18.3	13.2	7.1
2009	334	22.6	14.8	8.1
2010	357	25.5	14.0	15.7
2011	349	24.9	14.0	15.8
2012	343	24.8	13.8	19.8
2013	302	24.0	12.5	15.6
2014	280	22.3	12.5	14.6
2015	276	25.0	11.0	13.4
2016	260	24.0	10.8	12.7
2017	269	23.7	11.3	14.5
2018	277	22.3	12.3	13.4
2019	291	23.0	12.6	13.1
2020	282	23.5	11.9	10.6
2021	269	23.3	11.5	12.6
2022	262	18.9	13.8	16
2023	254	17.9	14.1	16.9
2024	265	21.7	12.2	13.6

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 Hawthorne Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$60 (0.5%)	$11,400 (99.5%)	$11,460
2020	$222 (1.8%)	$11,803 (98.2%)	$12,024
2021	$399 (3.7%)	$10,445 (96.3%)	$10,845
2022	$332 (2.8%)	$11,425 (97.2%)	$11,758

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawthorne 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 267^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 91^st of 898 Elementary schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Elementary)	34.1	69.8	35.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kearney R-I)	60.8	47.4	13.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Elementary)	43.9	72.1	28.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kearney R-I)	64.3	53.3	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Elementary)	50.8	56	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kearney R-I)	63.1	55.5	7.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Elementary)	73.5	54.6	18.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kearney R-I)	57.8	47.9	9.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Hawthorne Elementary)	69.4	56	13.4%
5th Grade Science (Kearney R-I)	61.4	56.2	5.2%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.6	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	291	254	12.7%
African American	7	2	71.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	10	233.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	266	231	13.2%
Two or More Races	14	11	21.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.1%	16.9%	3.9%

Schools Near Hawthorne 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hawthorne Elementary	Public	K-5	1815 S Jefferson	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4114	265	22	12.2	13.6%	237 (89.4%)	2 (0.8%)	13 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.9%)	73.1	218^th of 906 public elementary schools	75.9%		86.4	91^st of 898 public elementary schools	89.9%	127	44.6	57.7	62.7	44.1				$11,758	$332	$11,425
Kearney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	902 S Jefferson	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 628-4113	240	19	12.5	30.4%	209 (87.1%)	4 (1.7%)	13 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.4%)	51	444^th of 906 public elementary schools	51.0%		65.3	300^th of 898 public elementary schools	66.6%	144	53.7	46.3	33.3	24.2	58.9		33.2	$12,453	$405	$12,048
Southview Elementary	Public	K-5	7 S Campus Dr	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4652	458	31	14.9	15.7%	417 (91.0%)	3 (0.7%)	23 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	82.5	132^nd of 906 public elementary schools	85.4%		82.9	120^th of 898 public elementary schools	86.6%	12	38.6	69.7	64.3	72.5	43.9	76.6	73.9	$10,172	$273	$9,900
Lens	Public	3-5	2215 South Campus Drive	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4798	127	8	15.8	26.0%	114 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)	75.5	191^st of 906 public elementary schools	78.9%		69.2	255^th of 898 public elementary schools	71.6%	64		28.9		75.5	61.7		68.8	$8,064	$112	$7,952
Kearney Early Education Center	Public	PK	150 W State Route 92	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4650	77	8	10.2	27.3%	58 (75.3%)	2 (2.6%)	11 (14.3%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.5%)								(n/a)
Dogwood Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 Cedar Wood Pkwy	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 903-1400	437	31	14.1	18.5%	384 (87.9%)	2 (0.5%)	32 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.3%)	56	385^th of 906 public elementary schools	57.5%		69.7	246^th of 898 public elementary schools	72.6%	139	32.7	34.3	51.3	41.4	54.6	44.7	41.4	$9,949	$300	$9,649
Cornerstone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 Wornall Road	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 630-9260	459	33	13.9	47.3%	384 (83.7%)	15 (3.3%)	29 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (6.5%)	48.3	471^st of 906 public elementary schools	48.0%		51.2	444^th of 898 public elementary schools	50.6%	27	34.2	51.3	31.9	41.3	41.4		31.9	$11,880	$483	$11,397
Excelsior Springs Ear Children Center	Public	PK	500 North Jesse James Road	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	No	(816) 630-9297	171	9	19.0	51.5%	147 (86.0%)	3 (1.8%)	11 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)								(n/a)
Lewis Elementary	Public	K-5	500 N Jesse James Road	Excelsior Springs	64024	Clay County	Excelsior Springs 40	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 630-9290	372	28	13.4	62.4%	314 (84.4%)	5 (1.3%)	33 (8.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.6%)	47.6	475^th of 906 public elementary schools	47.6%		32.4	638^th of 898 public elementary schools	29.0%	163	52.2	25.3	34.3	40.9	43.0	37.2	34.4	$12,404	$1,077	$11,328
Warren Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	1251 Camille St	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5630	615	40	15.4	21.8%	422 (68.6%)	55 (8.9%)	59 (9.6%)	29 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.1%)	64.4	305^th of 906 public elementary schools	66.3%		63.3	318^th of 898 public elementary schools	64.6%	13	52.0	45.5	41.1	35.2	52.0	54.4	49.9	$11,164	$63	$11,101

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne Elementary

What district is Hawthorne Elementary in?

Kearney R-I

Is Hawthorne Elementary a good school?

Hawthorne Elementary ranks 218^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hawthorne Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 265 students attended Hawthorne Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Hawthorne Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hawthorne Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kearney Middle
High : Kearney High

What is the racial makeup of Hawthorne Elementary?

Students at Hawthorne Elementary are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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