- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, MO
Hanthorn Early Education
Federal NCES profile for Hanthorn Early Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291548001485
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanthorn Early Education earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #19 of 22
- schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanthorn Early Education has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanthorn Early Education ranks #19 of 22 schools in Independence, MO.
School address
District: Independence 30 · Missouri
NCES ID 291548001485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-212 students YoY
Hanthorn Early Education shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-96.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-212 students YoY 291548001485 · Independence, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 15:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Truman High (1,720 students)
Hanthorn Early Education shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 8 in 2023-24 (-96.4%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hanthorn Early Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Truman High
Truman High
1,720 students
- William Chrism
William Chrisman High
1,417 students
- Van Horn High
Van Horn High
1,067 students
- Clifford H. No
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
902 students
- Bridger Middle
Bridger Middle
744 students
- This school 180
Hanthorn Early Education
180 students
What this shows Hanthorn Early Education reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanthorn Early Education compares
Hanthorn Early Education is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 17% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 92% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 79% in Missouri - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,302
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 19.4%
Two or More 12.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Hanthorn Early Education is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Independence 30 reports $12,302 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanthorn Early Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| William Chrisman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Horn High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifford H. Nowlin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridger Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanthorn Early Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanthorn Early Education
How many students attend Hanthorn Early Education?
Hanthorn Early Education has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, MO. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 8 (2023-24), down 212.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanthorn Early Education?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanthorn Early Education is 15:1, which is 17% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanthorn Early Education?
88.6% of students at Hanthorn Early Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanthorn Early Education?
The largest demographic group at Hanthorn Early Education is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Independence, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanthorn Early Education?
Hanthorn Early Education has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hanthorn Early Education rank among schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanthorn Early Education ranks #19 of 22 schools in Independence, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Independence 30?
Besides Hanthorn Early Education, Independence 30 also operates Truman High (1,720 students), William Chrisman High (1,417 students), and Van Horn High (1,067 students). See the Independence 30 district page for the complete list.