- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camdenton, MO
Hawthorn Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290699002983
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorn Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Camdenton · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorn Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Camdenton, MO.
School address
District: Camdenton R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 290699002983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Hawthorn Elementary grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 290699002983 · Camdenton, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 14:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Camdenton High (1,285 students)
Hawthorn Elementary grew from 375 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hawthorn Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camdenton High
Camdenton High
1,285 students
- Camdenton Midd
Camdenton Middle
599 students
- Dogwood Elemen
Dogwood Elementary
592 students
- Oak Ridge Inte
Oak Ridge Intermediate
569 students
- This school 405
Hawthorn Elementary
405 students
- Osage Beach El 219
Osage Beach Elementary
219 students
What this shows Hawthorn Elementary reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorn Elementary compares
Hawthorn Elementary is a growing 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 21% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,296
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Hawthorn Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Camdenton R-Iii reports $13,296 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorn Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camdenton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camdenton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Osage Beach Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorn Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Elementary
How many students attend Hawthorn Elementary?
Hawthorn Elementary has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camdenton, MO. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Elementary is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorn Elementary?
36.3% of students at Hawthorn Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorn Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorn Elementary is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Camdenton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Elementary?
Hawthorn Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Camdenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Elementary ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Camdenton, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Camdenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Camdenton R-Iii?
Besides Hawthorn Elementary, Camdenton R-Iii also operates Camdenton High (1,285 students), Camdenton Middle (599 students), and Dogwood Elementary (592 students). See the Camdenton R-Iii district page for the complete list.