Enrollment
264
Elementary
DISTRICT 252 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KEARNEY R-I·NCES 291645002532
HAWTHORNE ELEM.
1815 S JEFFERSON, KEARNEY, MO 64060 · (816) 628-4114 · Clay County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL264 STUDENTS
B-
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Scored higher than 45% of Missouri public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- CBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- DThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
8%
22 students
DISTRICT 20% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 44 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 51 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 39 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 42 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 41 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 47 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (44) is 6% smaller than its 5th grade class (47).
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 19% · 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
Based on grade levels within KEARNEY R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
51.1%
MO avg 44.9% . -4.5pp since 2021
Math
46.5%
MO avg 43.8% . -14.4pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 51 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 47 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 5 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 14 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 20.9% | 30.2% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Math | 21.7% | 24.8% | 34.8% | 18.6% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 51.1% | 46.5% |
| 2023-24 | 49.9% | 56.0% |
| 2022-23 | 58.7% | 60.9% |
| 2021-22 | 55.6% | 60.9% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
51.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
56.8%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-5.7pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 51% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 57% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like HAWTHORNE ELEM.
HAWTHORNE ELEM.'s state test result (51.1% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAWTHORNE ELEM. this school | 264 | 8.3% | 51.1% |
| CLARK ELEM. ST LOUIS | 283 | 5.7% | 71.2% |
| GREENWOOD ELEM. GREENWOOD | 300 | 13.0% | 51.6% |
| EPIC ELEMENTARY LIBERTY | 293 | 5.5% | 61.1% |
| MOSAIC ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 258 | 9.7% | 69.1% |
| AVENUE CITY ELEM. COSBY | 229 | 11.8% | 78.3% |
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 HAWTHORNE ELEM. ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In Clay County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 51.1% | #288 of 1,002 | #16 of 41 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 46.5% | #409 of 1,019 ▼ 180 | #21 of 41 ▼ 7 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 51.1% | #322 of 1,018 ▲ 10 | #23 of 41 ▼ 4 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -9.5pp | #84 of 943 | #2 of 40 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 264 | #791 of 1,294 | #37 of 48 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #486 of 950 | #15 of 41 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.2% | #651 of 953 | #36 of 41 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 8.3% | #1,129 of 1,165 | #42 of 44 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.7% | #576 of 684 | #28 of 34 |
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
264
-5 (-2%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 388
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 11.7:1
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 | 264 | 20.4 | 12.9:1 | 8% (22) |
| 2023-24 | 265 | 21.7 | 12.2:1 | 14% (36) |
| 2022-23 | 254 | 17.9 | 14.2:1 | 17% (43) |
| 2020-21 | 269 | 23 | 11.7:1 | 13% (34) |
| 2017-18 | 277 | 22.4 | 12.4:1 | 13% (37) |
| 2015-16 | 260 | 24 | 10.8:1 | 13% (33) |
| 2010-11 | 349 | 24 | 14.5:1 | 16% (55) |
| 2000-01 | 391 | 22 | 17.8:1 | 6% (23) |
| 1990-91 | 388 | 21 | 18.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HAWTHORNE ELEM..
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (277 to 264); teachers down 9% (22.4 to 20.4).
About HAWTHORNE ELEM.
HAWTHORNE ELEM. is a small elementary school with an address in KEARNEY, Missouri. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 264 students in kindergarten through 5.
The 9 schools in KEARNEY R-I enroll 3,424 students altogether, HAWTHORNE ELEM. among them.
HAWTHORNE ELEM.'s enrollment is 88% White. It is also 6% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Clay County is roughly 79% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 22% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
Staffing totals 20.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Missouri average 12.4:1. The free or reduced-price lunch rate at HAWTHORNE ELEM. is 8%. That is 27 points below the 35% average for public schools in Clay County.
HAWTHORNE ELEM. is graded B- by allk12, scoring above 45% of Missouri public elementary schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
HAWTHORNE ELEM. sits between the top and bottom 10% of Missouri schools on BeatsExpectations, with an actual average proficiency rate on state tests of 51.1% and a predicted 56.8%.
County data help place the school in context: in Clay County, the median household income is $88,468, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 37%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. In all, Clay County has 80 public schools and roughly 41,553 students.
KEARNEY HIGH is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles away. Within five miles of HAWTHORNE ELEM., there are at least 8 other public schools. Of 8 schools in the immediate area with test results, HAWTHORNE ELEM. ranks 6th on average proficiency.
HAWTHORNE ELEM. is in a town close to an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Fringe.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, enrollment moved from 269 to 264, a small change. Students per teacher rose from 11.7 in 2020-21 to 12.9 in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Clay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
258,122
Census ACS
Median income
$88,468
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
80
41,553 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KEARNEY R-I
- KEARNEY HIGHHigh · 814 students
- KEARNEY MIDDLEMiddle · 591 students
- KEARNEY JR. HIGHHigh · 510 students
- DOGWOOD ELEM.Elementary · 463 students
- SOUTHVIEW ELEM.Elementary · 455 students
- KEARNEY ELEM.Elementary · 223 students
Other schools in KEARNEY
- KEARNEY HIGHHigh · 814 students
- KEARNEY MIDDLEMiddle · 591 students
- KEARNEY JR. HIGHHigh · 510 students
- DOGWOOD ELEM.Elementary · 463 students
- SOUTHVIEW ELEM.Elementary · 455 students
- KEARNEY ELEM.Elementary · 223 students
Other HAWTHORNE Elementary schools
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- HAWTHORNE ELEM.MEXICO, MO · 442 students
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- Hawthorne ElementaryRiverside, CA · 663 students
- Hawthorne Elementary SchoolElmhurst, IL · 568 students
- Hawthorne ElementaryOntario, CA · 549 students
Nearby schools
- KEARNEY HIGH0.6 mi · 814
- KEARNEY ELEM.0.7 mi · 223
- SOUTHVIEW ELEM.0.7 mi · 455
- LENS0.8 mi · 60
- KEARNEY JR. HIGH0.8 mi · 510
- KEARNEY EARLY EDUCATION CENTER1.0 mi · 44
Frequently asked questions
About HAWTHORNE ELEM.What is the total enrollment at HAWTHORNE ELEM.?
HAWTHORNE ELEM. enrolls approximately 264 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does HAWTHORNE ELEM. serve?
HAWTHORNE ELEM. serves grades KG-05.
How many students per teacher at HAWTHORNE ELEM.?
Approximately 12.9:1 students per teacher at HAWTHORNE ELEM..
What is the student diversity at HAWTHORNE ELEM.?
Student demographics at HAWTHORNE ELEM. are roughly 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Black, 5% Two or more.
Is HAWTHORNE ELEM. public or private?
HAWTHORNE ELEM. is a public K-12 school, overseen by KEARNEY R-I.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.