- Enrollment
- 1,947
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Hawthorn Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292355002841
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorn Elem. earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools.
- #16 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorn Elem. has class sizes larger than 79% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Elem. ranks #16 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 292355002841 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Hawthorn Elem. shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 292355002841 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 15:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Park Hill High (1,947 students)
Hawthorn Elem. shrank from 452 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hawthorn Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park Hill High
Park Hill High
1,947 students
- Park Hill Sout
Park Hill South High
1,890 students
- Walden Middle 730
Walden Middle
730 students
- Plaza Middle 673
Plaza Middle
673 students
- Lakeview Middl 653
Lakeview Middle
653 students
- This school 450
Hawthorn Elem.
450 students
What this shows Hawthorn Elem. reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorn Elem. compares
Hawthorn Elem. 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 | 14.4% | ▼ 69% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,382
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
African American 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Hawthorn Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Park Hill reports $15,382 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorn Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Hill South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walden Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plaza Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorn Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Elem.
How many students attend Hawthorn Elem.?
Hawthorn Elem. has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elem. 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 Hawthorn Elem.?
14.4% of students at Hawthorn Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorn Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorn Elem. is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Elem.?
Hawthorn Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorn Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Elem. ranks #16 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Park Hill?
Besides Hawthorn Elem., Park Hill also operates Park Hill High (1,947 students), Park Hill South High (1,890 students), and Walden Middle (730 students). See the Park Hill district page for the complete list.