- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mexico, MO
Hawthorne Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292081001133
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Elem. earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Mexico · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Elem. has class sizes larger than 73% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elem. ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mexico, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Hawthorne Elem. held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 292081001133 · Mexico, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 14.3:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mexico High (734 students)
Hawthorne Elem. held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 30.8 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
- Mexico High
Mexico High
734 students
- Mexico Middle
Mexico Middle
461 students
- This school
Hawthorne Elem.
442 students
- Eugene Field E
Eugene Field Elem.
418 students
- Mcmillan Early
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
319 students
What this shows Hawthorne Elem. reports 442 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 117% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Missouri - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,582
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Two or More 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Hawthorne Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mexico 59 reports $11,582 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mexico Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcmillan Early Learning Center | Smaller | 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
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Elem.
How many students attend Hawthorne Elem.?
Hawthorne Elem. has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mexico, MO. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elem. is 14.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne Elem.?
100.0% 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 69.9% of enrollment, in Mexico, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Elem.?
Hawthorne Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 public schools in Mexico?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Elem. ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mexico, 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 Mexico on the city page.
What other schools are in Mexico 59?
Besides Hawthorne Elem., Mexico 59 also operates Mexico High (734 students), Mexico Middle (461 students), and Eugene Field Elem. (418 students). See the Mexico 59 district page for the complete list.