Enrollment
180
Elementary
DISTRICT 316 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·INDEPENDENCE 30·NCES 291548001485
HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION
1511 KINGS HWY, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055 · (816) 521-5485 · Jackson County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL180 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
14 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
97%
174 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 180 | 100% |
Student demographics
72%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION→DAY TREATMENT
Based on grade levels within INDEPENDENCE 30. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION this school | 180 | 96.7% | N/A |
| PROCTER ELEM. INDEPENDENCE | 221 | 85.5% | 27.6% |
| CLARKTON ELEM. CLARKTON | 143 | 100.0% | 15.9% |
| RANDALL ELEM. INDEPENDENCE | 284 | 85.2% | 27.3% |
| RITENOUR EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR ST LOUIS | 149 | 100.0% | N/A |
| SUGAR CREEK ELEM. SUGAR CREEK | 134 | 85.1% | N/A |
Matched among Missouri elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Jackson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 180 | #988 of 1,294 | #128 of 139 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 96.7% | #235 of 1,165 | #44 of 136 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.4% | #180 of 684 | #29 of 92 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
180
+32 (+22%) vs 2020
-63% since 2010-11, when it was 493
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 18.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 180 | 14 | 12.9:1 | 97% (174) |
| 2023-24 | 8 | 11 | 0.7:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 220 | 12 | 18.3:1 | 91% (200) |
| 2020-21 | 148 | 8 | 18.5:1 | 79% (117) |
| 2017-18 | 226 | 12 | 18.8:1 | 89% (201) |
| 2015-16 | 323 | 15 | 21.5:1 | 70% (227) |
| 2010-11 | 493 | 24 | 20.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (226 to 180); teachers up 17% (12 to 14).
About HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION
HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION is a small elementary school in Missouri, with an address in INDEPENDENCE. The school serves 180 students in pre-K in 2024-25. The average among elementary schools in Missouri is roughly 315 students; this school is 43% smaller than that.
HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION is among 29 schools run by INDEPENDENCE 30, which serves 14,272 students.
At HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION, the largest share of students is White, at 39%. After that, the student body is 28% Hispanic, 19% Black, and 12% multiracial. Census figures show Jackson County is about 62% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 72% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Dividing enrollment by its 14 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 12.9:1. That matches the 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri fairly closely. Eligible students account for 97% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. It compares with 60% for public schools in Jackson County.
In the county around the school, Jackson County, the median household income is $68,577, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 244 public schools in Jackson County, enrolling about 105,714 students in all.
The closest public school to HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION is GLENDALE ELEM., about 0.5 miles away. HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION has at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Locale: Suburb: Large. In NCES terms, the school is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment at HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION climbed 22% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 148 to 180 students. The ratio was 18.5:1 in 2020-21 and 12.9:1 in 2024-25.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Jackson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
719,976
Census ACS
Median income
$68,577
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
244
105,714 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in INDEPENDENCE 30
- TRUMAN HIGHHigh · 1,720 students
- WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGHHigh · 1,417 students
- VAN HORN HIGHHigh · 1,067 students
- CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLEMiddle · 902 students
- BRIDGER MIDDLEMiddle · 744 students
- PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLEMiddle · 731 students
Other schools in INDEPENDENCE
- TRUMAN HIGHHigh · 1,720 students
- FORT OSAGE HIGHHigh · 1,545 students
- WILLIAM CHRISMAN HIGHHigh · 1,417 students
- CLIFFORD H. NOWLIN MIDDLEMiddle · 902 students
- BRIDGER MIDDLEMiddle · 744 students
- PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLEMiddle · 731 students
Nearby schools
- GLENDALE ELEM.0.5 mi · 417
- THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM.1.1 mi · 401
- TRUMAN HIGH1.3 mi · 1,720
- BLACKBURN ELEM.1.3 mi · 363
- SYCAMORE HILLS ELEM.1.6 mi · 574
- SANTA FE TRAIL ELEM.1.6 mi · 364
Frequently asked questions
About HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATIONHow many students attend HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION?
HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION enrolls approximately 180 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION serve?
HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION is approximately 12.9:1 (14 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION?
Student demographics at HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION are roughly 39% White, 28% Hispanic, 19% Black, 12% Two or more.
Who oversees HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION?
HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION is overseen by INDEPENDENCE 30 in Jackson County.
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