HAWTHORNE ELEM.

HAWTHORNE ELEM. is a public elementary school that is part of the KEARNEY R-I school district, located in KEARNEY, MO with about 277 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 22 teachers, HAWTHORNE ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hawthorne Elementary is a public school located in Kearney, Missouri, serving students in the Kearney School District. Situated on South Jefferson Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local community and is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that focuses on foundational learning and social-emotional development. Like other schools in the district, Hawthorne emphasizes high academic standards, utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for the transition to middle school while encouraging active participation and curiosity.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hawthorne Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a safe and engaging atmosphere for its students. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities and collaborative programs that encourage parent involvement and community spirit. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character education, Hawthorne aims to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel empowered to grow both as learners and as members of the Kearney community.

For more information, contact HAWTHORNE ELEM. at (816) 628-4114 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1815 S JEFFERSON
KEARNEY, MO 64060-8481
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HAWTHORNE ELEM. is a public school in KEARNEY, MO with about 277 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
KEARNEY R-I
Total Students:
277
Teachers:
22.37
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 277 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HAWTHORNE ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.9%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.2%
Black or African American
2.2%
Asian
0.7%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.