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Hawthorn Elementary

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Hawthorn Elementary ranks 112 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

112^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Hawthorn Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 429 students in grades K-5. Part of the Park Hill School District, Hawthorn has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 15% of Missouri elementary schools for the past several years.

Hawthorn Elementary outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 62.5% of 3rd graders at Hawthorn were proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to 45.7% for the Park Hill district and 41.4% for the state. The school also has lower chronic absenteeism rates and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby Park Hill schools.

Hawthorn Elementary's consistent high performance, efficient use of resources, and ability to support a diverse student population make it a standout in the district. While the school's performance for students with disabilities and low socioeconomic status could be an area for improvement, its overall academic achievement and positive school climate suggest it is a model for other elementary schools to emulate.

450

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,734

Per pupil spending ?

22.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8200 N Chariton
Kansas City, MO 64152-4850

(816) 359-4390

District: Park Hill

Students who attend Hawthorn Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lakeview Middle
High:	Park Hill South High

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.4%

African American:

12.2%

Hispanic:

9.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (61% vs 42% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Missouri elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Park Hill

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school61%

District avg47%

Missouri avg42%

112^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 9% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 11Elementary Schools in the Park Hill

84^th of 367Park Hill among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	85.8	112 of 900	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	83.9	117 of 906	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	87.1	83 of 898	90.8%	★★★★★
2022	85.9	94 of 908	89.6%	★★★★☆
2021	88.2	75 of 901	91.7%	★★★★★
2019	70.2	263 of 1052	75.0%	★★★★☆
2018	68.8	300 of 1045	71.3%	★★★★☆
2017	81.1	149 of 1032	85.6%	★★★★☆
2016	83.9	117 of 865	86.5%	★★★★☆
2015	86.7	97 of 1058	90.8%	★★★★★
2014	88.3	69 of 1089	93.7%	★★★★★
2013	77.6	171 of 1108	84.6%	★★★★☆
2012	82.1	116 of 1085	89.3%	★★★★☆
2011	77.8	178 of 1088	83.6%	★★★★☆
2010	79.2	162 of 1066	84.8%	★★★★☆
2009	78.0	159 of 1053	84.9%	★★★★☆
2008	75.9	179 of 1084	83.5%	★★★★☆
2007	69.2	244 of 1080	77.4%	★★★★☆
2006	84.7	84 of 1074	92.2%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	63.6	104 of 302	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.0	119 of 251	52.6%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	54.4	47 of 120	60.8%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	46.5	324 of 625	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.4	513 of 907	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.8	463 of 887	47.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	79.5	123 of 666	81.5%	★★★★☆
2024	79.9	108 of 668	83.8%	★★★★☆
2023	81.5	100 of 673	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	80.3	114 of 675	83.1%	★★★★☆
2021	90.5	45 of 691	93.5%	★★★★★
2019	68.2	245 of 917	73.3%	★★★★☆
2018	70.9	222 of 898	75.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)82nd percentile-6 vs school

Disabled (2019)66th percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2019)61st percentile-14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)48th percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts63%+20 vs state

Science62%+20 vs state

Mathematics58%+17 vs state

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Schools Near Hawthorn Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hawthorn Elementary	Public	K-5	8200 N Chariton	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4390	450	32	14.0	22.7%	317 (70.4%)	55 (12.2%)	44 (9.8%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	22 (4.9%)	85.8	112^th of 900 public elementary schools	87.6%		83.9	117^th of 906 public elementary schools	87.1%	5	62.5	65.3	48.8	62.1	58.7		67.7	$16,734	$355	$16,379
Union Chapel Elementary	Public	K-5	7100 NW Hampton Road	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4310	609	36	16.8	14.6%	455 (74.7%)	50 (8.2%)	57 (9.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	37 (6.1%)	86	110^th of 900 public elementary schools	87.8%		85.7	93^rd of 906 public elementary schools	89.7%	17	52.4	61.2	66.3	65.3	54.5	62.2	72.8	$14,308	$189	$14,119
Prairie Point Elementary	Public	K-5	8101 NW Belvidere Pkwy	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4380	437	32	13.6	33.0%	292 (66.8%)	47 (10.8%)	55 (12.6%)	9 (2.1%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.6%)	25 (5.7%)	54.7	411^th of 900 public elementary schools	54.3%		50.1	452^nd of 906 public elementary schools	50.1%	41	37.8	45.8	45.3	42.1	41.7			$16,573	$106	$16,467
Alfred L. Renner Elementary	Public	K-5	7401 NW Barry Rd	Kansas City	64153	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4350	403	32	12.7	43.7%	198 (49.1%)	68 (16.9%)	69 (17.1%)	15 (3.7%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.7%)	33 (8.2%)	46.2	505^th of 900 public elementary schools	43.9%		43.5	524^th of 906 public elementary schools	42.2%	19	33.8	37.1	28.3	35.7	49.9	47.1	35.7	$16,323	$380	$15,943
Graden Elementary	Public	K-5	8804 Hwy 45 NW	Parkville	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4340	415	27	15.2	24.8%	307 (74.0%)	19 (4.6%)	51 (12.3%)	6 (1.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	27 (6.5%)	67	285^th of 900 public elementary schools	68.3%		85.1	102^nd of 906 public elementary schools	88.7%	183	46.3	52.0	39.1	53.1	46.2	57.0		$15,637	$143	$15,494
English Landing Elementary	Public	K-5	6500 NW Klamm Dr	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4370	435	32	13.4	27.4%	292 (67.1%)	43 (9.9%)	67 (15.4%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	22 (5.1%)	77.8	180^th of 900 public elementary schools	80.0%		79.2	156^th of 906 public elementary schools	82.8%	24	65.7	52.3	39.9	48.5	71.9	64.1	52.8	$16,206	$310	$15,896
Thomas B. Chinn Elementary	Public	K-5	7100 NW Chatham Rd	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4330	466	39	11.9	46.4%	198 (42.5%)	101 (21.7%)	81 (17.4%)	16 (3.4%)	3 (0.6%)	26 (5.6%)	41 (8.8%)	39.9	566^th of 900 public elementary schools	37.1%		55.5	391^st of 906 public elementary schools	56.8%	175	36.5	31.6	30.2	39.2	36.6	31.6	37.8	$15,766	$96	$15,670
Tiffany Ridge Elementary School	Public	K-5	5301 NW Old Tiffany Springs Rd	Kansas City	64154	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4400	484	36	13.3	29.8%	259 (53.5%)	108 (22.3%)	53 (11.0%)	20 (4.1%)	3 (0.6%)	14 (2.9%)	27 (5.6%)	44.4	519^th of 900 public elementary schools	42.3%		44.4	514^th of 906 public elementary schools	43.3%	5	34.4	26.3	38.8	40.1	50.5	27.5	41.4	$16,230	$312	$15,918
Southeast Elementary	Public	K-5	5704 N Northwood Rd	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 359-4360	548	41	13.4	31.8%	310 (56.6%)	107 (19.5%)	63 (11.5%)	19 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	34 (6.2%)	67	286^th of 900 public elementary schools	68.2%		65.4	298^th of 906 public elementary schools	67.1%	12	52.3	51.0	39.9	42.1	52.3	59.3	45.5	$14,131	$135	$13,996
Barry School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 NW 87th Terr	Kansas City	64154	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 436-9623	348	30	11.5	29.6%	174 (50.0%)	87 (25.0%)	37 (10.6%)	22 (6.3%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	22 (6.3%)	67.2	283^rd of 900 public elementary schools	68.6%		55.5	390^th of 906 public elementary schools	57.0%	107	43.4	39.3	50.9	60.7	46.6	55.1		$15,441	$123	$15,318

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorn Elementary

Is Hawthorn Elementary a good school?

Hawthorn Elementary ranks 112^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Hawthorn Elementary?

Students at Hawthorn Elementary are 70% White, 12% African American, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Hawthorn Elementary attend?

Students who attend Hawthorn Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lakeview Middle
High : Park Hill South High

What district is Hawthorn Elementary in?

Park Hill

How many students attend Hawthorn Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 450 students attended Hawthorn Elementary.

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