Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hawthorn Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorn Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hawthorn Hill Elementary School's student population of 402 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Hawthorn Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorn Hill Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
72%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorn Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Hawthorn Hill Elementary School is ranked #172 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Hawthorn Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Hawthorn Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trailridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hawthorn Hill Elementary School?
402 students attend Hawthorn Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Hawthorn Hill Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorn Hill Elementary School?
Hawthorn Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hawthorn Hill Elementary School offer ?
Hawthorn Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorn Hill Elementary School part of?
Hawthorn Hill Elementary School is part of Lee's Summit R-VII School District.
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