Enrollment
405
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorn Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawthorn Elementary
Hawthorn Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Camdenton, Missouri, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.3% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 405 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 540 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #31, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Camdenton R-Iii also operates Camdenton High (1,285 students) and Camdenton Middle (599 students) alongside Hawthorn Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hawthorn Elementary compares
Hawthorn Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,015
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camdenton R-Iii, which includes Hawthorn Elementary.
$12,015
Per student
-7%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.6%
State 10.6%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hawthorn Elementary a good school?
Hawthorn Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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