HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION

www.isdschools.org

180 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Hanthorn Early Education, located on Kings Highway in Independence, Missouri, is a specialized facility operated by the Independence School District (ISD). Unlike traditional K-12 buildings, this center is dedicated exclusively to early childhood development, serving as a foundational hub for the district’s youngest learners. By focusing specifically on pre-kindergarten and early childhood education, the school is designed to foster essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills during the most critical developmental years of a child’s life.

As part of the Independence School District, Hanthorn Early Education emphasizes school readiness, aiming to provide a seamless transition for students as they prepare to enter elementary school. The center offers a structured, nurturing environment that aligns with the district's broader mission to provide quality educational opportunities for all students within the community. Through specialized curricula and a focus on early intervention, the school works to ensure that all children—regardless of their starting point—have the tools and support necessary for long-term academic success.

180

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HANTHORN EARLY EDUCATION
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	50
Black	35
Two or More	22
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
70 (38.9%)
Hispanic
50 (27.8%)
Black
35 (19.4%)
Two or More
22 (12.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	INDEPENDENCE 30
Phone:	(816)521-5485
Website:	http://www.isdschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 180