Hawthorn Elementary

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Hawthorn Elementary ranks 117 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hawthorn Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 452 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Park Hill School District, which is ranked 76 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating.

Hawthorn Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 100-300 elementary schools in Missouri over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 117 out of 906 Missouri elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Hawthorn's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in MAP test scores, particularly in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts. For example, in 4th grade Mathematics, 68.9% of Hawthorn students were proficient or better, compared to 49.5% in the Park Hill district and 44.4% statewide.

While Hawthorn Elementary outperforms most nearby schools in the Park Hill School District, the only nearby school that consistently outperforms Hawthorn is Graden Elementary, which ranks even higher in the state and has stronger academic performance across multiple subjects and grade levels. However, Hawthorn's relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds may contribute to its strong academic performance, and the school should address its high chronic absenteeism rate to ensure all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Detail:

Public K-5

8200 N Chariton
Kansas City, MO 64152-4850

(816) 359-4390

District: Park Hill

SchoolDigger Rank:
117^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,869

Students who attend Hawthorn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lakeview Middle
High:	Park Hill South High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 429

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.4%

African American:

11.7%

Hispanic:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hawthorn Elementary ranks better than 87.1% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3^rd among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Park Hill School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.93. (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 (73.4%), African American (11.7%), Hispanic (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elementary is 13.4. 8 elementary schools in the Park Hill School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Hawthorn Elementary employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorn Elementary is $12,869. 6 elementary schools in the Park Hill School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawthorn Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorn Elementary 117^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:

Park Hill:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Hill 76^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
2006	84.67	84^th	1074	92.2%
2007	69.24	244^th	1080	77.4%
2008	75.90	179^th	1084	83.5%
2009	78.00	159^th	1053	84.9%
2010	79.19	162^nd	1066	84.8%
2011	77.79	178^th	1088	83.6%
2012	82.15	116^th	1085	89.3%
2013	77.62	171^st	1108	84.6%
2014	88.31	69^th	1089	93.7%
2015	86.71	97^th	1058	90.8%
2016	83.88	117^th	865	86.5%
2017	81.08	149^th	1032	85.6%
2018	68.78	300^th	1045	71.3%
2019	70.21	263^rd	1052	75.0%
2021	88.24	75^th	901	91.7%
2022	85.88	94^th	908	89.6%
2023	87.14	83^rd	898	90.8%
2024	83.93	117^th	906	87.1%

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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	47.83	463^rd	887	47.8%
2019	45.35	513^th	907	43.4%
2024	46.46	324^th	625	48.2%

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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	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.03	119^th	251	52.6%
2019	63.58	104^th	302	65.6%

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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
2019	54.37	47^th	120	60.8%

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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	70.91	222^nd	898	75.3%
2019	68.17	245^th	917	73.3%
2021	90.48	45^th	691	93.5%
2022	80.30	114^th	675	83.1%
2023	81.48	100^th	673	85.1%
2024	79.94	108^th	668	83.8%

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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
2002	344	21	14	17	4	n/a	n/a	400
2003	344	21	14	17	4	n/a	n/a	400
2004	311	23	20	19	7	n/a	n/a	380
2005	303	25	18	20	5	n/a	n/a	371
2006	318	25	23	17	4	n/a	n/a	387
2007	322	29	24	22	5	n/a	n/a	402
2008	315	41	19	23	7	n/a	n/a	405
2009	401	46	15	24	6	n/a	n/a	492
2010	355	51	16	26	3	n/a	n/a	451
2011	356	47	11	25	1	5	13	458
2012	334	38	11	24	1	11	26	445
2013	384	28	9	27	1	0	20	469
2014	392	26	14	27	2	7	29	497
2015	387	26	12	28	2	6	32	493
2016	414	26	12	28	2	11	32	525
2017	427	31	15	32	3	14	24	546
2018	411	34	20	42	2	5	26	540
2019	423	34	17	47	1	6	28	556
2020	392	45	14	47	1	6	16	521
2021	357	43	11	42	0	5	19	477
2022	372	50	12	39	0	6	18	497
2023	329	54	7	39	0	6	17	452
2024	315	50	4	41	2	3	14	429

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
2002	400	26.5	15.1	17
2003	400	26.5	15.1	17
2004	380	25.1	15.1	21.1
2005	371	24.3	15.3	18.3
2006	387	26.7	14.5	15.5
2007	402	25.6	15.7	17.2
2008	405	28.1	14.4	20.2
2009	492	31.9	15.4	20.5
2010	451	32.7	13.7	21.3
2011	458	32.8	13.9	23.8
2012	445	29.5	15.0	27.2
2013	469	29.6	15.8	20.3
2014	497	32.1	15.4	17.5
2015	493	32.0	15.4	21.3
2016	525	32.0	16.4	20.4
2017	546	33.8	16.1	20.5
2018	540	33.7	16.0	20.2
2019	556	35.7	15.5	21.4
2020	521	34.0	15.3	20.3
2021	477	33.7	14.1	20.5
2022	497	32.8	15.1	15.5
2023	452	30.5	14.8	18.8
2024	429	32.0	13.4	21.9

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
2002	400	26.5	15.1	17
2003	400	26.5	15.1	17
2004	380	25.1	15.1	21.1
2005	371	24.3	15.3	18.3
2006	387	26.7	14.5	15.5
2007	402	25.6	15.7	17.2
2008	405	28.1	14.4	20.2
2009	492	31.9	15.4	20.5
2010	451	32.7	13.7	21.3
2011	458	32.8	13.9	23.8
2012	445	29.5	15.0	27.2
2013	469	29.6	15.8	20.3
2014	497	32.1	15.4	17.5
2015	493	32.0	15.4	21.3
2016	525	32.0	16.4	20.4
2017	546	33.8	16.1	20.5
2018	540	33.7	16.0	20.2
2019	556	35.7	15.5	21.4
2020	521	34.0	15.3	20.3
2021	477	33.7	14.1	20.5
2022	497	32.8	15.1	15.5
2023	452	30.5	14.8	18.8
2024	429	32.0	13.4	21.9

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	$596 (5.2%)	$10,849 (94.8%)	$11,446
2020	$650 (5.5%)	$11,267 (94.5%)	$11,917
2021	$1,638 (12.7%)	$11,296 (87.3%)	$12,934
2022	$781 (6.1%)	$12,088 (93.9%)	$12,869

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 263^rd of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 83^rd of 898 Elementary schools	15.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Elementary)	45.7	59.3	13.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Hill)	51.5	45.9	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Elementary)	51.1	51.2	0.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Hill)	55	46.6	8.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Elementary)	71.3	61.4	9.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Hill)	52.6	50.8	1.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorn Elementary)	56.2	73.6	17.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Hill)	50.4	50.5	0.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Hawthorn Elementary)	49	70.6	21.6%
5th Grade Science (Park Hill)	55.8	52.3	3.5%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorn Elementary)	50	69.1	19.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Hill)	55.1	55.9	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	556	452	18.7%
African American	34	54	58.8%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	17	7	58.8%
Hispanic	47	39	17%
Pacific Islander	6	6
White	423	329	22.2%
Two or More Races	28	17	39.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.4%	18.8%	2.6%

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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hawthorn Elementary	Public	K-5	8200 N Chariton	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4390	429	32	13.4	21.9%	315 (73.4%)	50 (11.7%)	41 (9.6%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.3%)	83.9	117^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.1%		87.1	83^rd of 898 public elementary schools	90.8%	34	52.6	68.9		59.6	59.4	55.7	66.5	$12,869	$781	$12,088
Union Chapel Elementary	Public	K-5	7100 NW Hampton Road	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4310	601	38	15.8	13.6%	448 (74.5%)	49 (8.2%)	58 (9.7%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	35 (5.8%)	85.7	93^rd of 906 public elementary schools	89.7%		88.2	74^th of 898 public elementary schools	91.8%	19	60.1	67.2	58.7	55.6	51.7	72.7	60.4	$12,025	$663	$11,362
Gerner Family Early Educational Center	Public	PK	8100 N Congress	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4600	398	21	19.4	23.6%	202 (50.8%)	109 (27.4%)	43 (10.8%)	14 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.5%)								(n/a)
Prairie Point Elementary	Public	K-5	8101 NW Belvidere Pkwy	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4380	437	33	13.2	31.8%	290 (66.4%)	47 (10.8%)	48 (11.0%)	13 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	29 (6.6%)	50.1	452^nd of 906 public elementary schools	50.1%		60.4	351^st of 898 public elementary schools	60.9%	101	35.8	43.1	38.2	49.9	42.2	32.7		$14,813	$542	$14,272
Alfred L. Renner Elementary	Public	K-5	7401 NW Barry Rd	Kansas City	64153	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4350	437	33	13.2	40.3%	235 (53.8%)	59 (13.5%)	60 (13.7%)	20 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.6%)	42 (9.6%)	43.5	524^th of 906 public elementary schools	42.2%		40.8	562^nd of 898 public elementary schools	37.4%	38	29.4	28.7	34.5	39.4	36.2	37.8	48.0	$14,074	$1,000	$13,075
Graden Elementary	Public	K-5	8804 Hwy 45 NW	Parkville	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4340	432	29	14.7	22.0%	318 (73.6%)	21 (4.9%)	49 (11.3%)	9 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	31 (7.2%)	85.1	102^nd of 906 public elementary schools	88.7%		86.8	88^th of 898 public elementary schools	90.2%	14	57.2	56.9	58.6	57.5	61.7		62.9	$12,522	$359	$12,163
English Landing Elementary	Public	K-5	6500 NW Klamm Dr	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4370	434	34	12.8	30.2%	289 (66.6%)	53 (12.2%)	55 (12.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	25 (5.8%)	79.2	156^th of 906 public elementary schools	82.8%		87	84^th of 898 public elementary schools	90.6%	72	61.7	46.1	57.7	46.4	55.3	63.4	64.2	$13,590	$624	$12,966
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary	Public	K-5	7100 NW Chatham Rd	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4330	442	38	11.7	44.8%	215 (48.6%)	88 (19.9%)	64 (14.5%)	12 (2.7%)	3 (0.7%)	25 (5.7%)	35 (7.9%)	55.5	391^st of 906 public elementary schools	56.8%		52.8	423^rd of 898 public elementary schools	52.9%	32	35.3	40.0	42.7	49.9	37.4	40.4	55.6	$14,428	$588	$13,840
Tiffany Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	5301 NW Old Tiffany Springs Rd	Kansas City	64154	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4400	471	36	13.2	30.6%	254 (53.9%)	93 (19.7%)	62 (13.2%)	24 (5.1%)	3 (0.6%)	11 (2.3%)	24 (5.1%)	44.4	514^th of 906 public elementary schools	43.3%		50.2	453^rd of 898 public elementary schools	49.6%	61	30.0	29.1	33.7	35.0	41.0	42.2	47.4	$13,434	$950	$12,484
Southeast Elementary	Public	K-5	5704 N Northwood Rd	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4360	502	39	12.9	28.9%	293 (58.4%)	86 (17.1%)	62 (12.4%)	21 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	30 (6.0%)	65.4	298^th of 906 public elementary schools	67.1%		71.9	221^st of 898 public elementary schools	75.4%	77	42.5	53.3	43.9	38.6	51.5	60.8	42.6	$12,693	$322	$12,371

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorn Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Hawthorn Elementary?

Students at Hawthorn Elementary are 73% White, 12% African American, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Hawthorn Elementary in?

Park Hill

Is Hawthorn Elementary a good school?

Hawthorn Elementary ranks 117^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Hawthorn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hawthorn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lakeview Middle
High : Park Hill South High

How many students attend Hawthorn Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 429 students attended Hawthorn Elementary.

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