- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kearney, MO
Hawthorne Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291645002532
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Elem. earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Kearney · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Elem. has class sizes larger than 84% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elem. ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Kearney, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Hawthorne Elem. held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 291645002532 · Kearney, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 15.5:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kearney High (814 students)
Hawthorne Elem. held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kearney High
Kearney High
814 students
- Kearney Middle
Kearney Middle
591 students
- Kearney Jr. Hi
Kearney Jr. High
510 students
- Dogwood Elem.
Dogwood Elem.
463 students
- Southview Elem
Southview Elem.
455 students
- This school 264
Hawthorne Elem.
264 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elem. reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Elem. compares
Hawthorne Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 77% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 84% in Missouri - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$12,505
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Hawthorne Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kearney R-I reports $12,505 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorne Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearney High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearney Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearney Jr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southview Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elem.
How many students attend Hawthorne Elem.?
Hawthorne Elem. has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kearney, MO. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elem. is 15.5:1, which is 21% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne Elem.?
10.6% of students at Hawthorne Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Elem. is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Kearney, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elem.?
Hawthorne Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Hawthorne Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kearney?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elem. ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Kearney, 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 Kearney on the city page.
What other schools are in Kearney R-I?
Besides Hawthorne Elem., Kearney R-I also operates Kearney High (814 students), Kearney Middle (591 students), and Kearney Jr. High (510 students). See the Kearney R-I district page for the complete list.