HAWTHORNE ELEM.

264 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

264

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAWTHORNE ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	232
Hispanic	15
Black	4
Two or More	13

White
232 (87.9%)
Hispanic
15 (5.7%)
Two or More
13 (4.9%)
Black
4 (1.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KEARNEY R-I
Phone:	(816)628-4114
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HAWTHORNE ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	47

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HAWTHORNE ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	121	45.8%
Male	143	54.2%

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