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Elementary· 27 schools in district

HAWTHORN HILL ELEM.

2801 SW PRYOR RD, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64082LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
405
Students
Total enrolled
$20,401
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 42% vs nat'l
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 405 students in grades KG–05 in LEE'S SUMMIT, Missouri.
42% above average funding
District spends $20,401 per pupil, 42% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

HAWTHORN HILL ELEM. is a mid-sized elementary in LEE'S SUMMIT, Missouri, serving grades KG–05 with 405 students. The district invests $20,401 per student — 42% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.0:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 7% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at HAWTHORN HILL ELEM.

405
Total Students
15.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
7%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution206 male · 199 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility7%
National avg 52% · 29 students
Student Composition
69%
10%
11%
Asian1%
White69%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black11%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 291830002775

Academic Outcomes at HAWTHORN HILL ELEM.

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 48th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 64082

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,401Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,401
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,976
Student Support$3,876
Administration$2,448
Operations$3,060
Other$2,040
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,401 spent per student, an estimated $9,038 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
27%
65%
State government
26.8%
Local (property tax)
65.5%
Federal programs
7.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,401/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 7% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PRAIRIE VIEW ELEM.SUMMIT POINTE ELEM.UNDERWOOD ELEM.CEDAR CREEK ELEM.
+13 more
↓
Middle
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLESUMMIT LAKES MIDDLEPLEASANT LEA MIDDLE
↓
High School
LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH HIGHLEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGHLEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGHHILLTOP SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLEE'S SUMMIT R-VII →
Phone: (816)986-3380
NCES ID: 291830002775
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LEE'S SUMMIT seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
High
LEE'S SUMMIT NORTH HIGH
2,007 students · 09–12
22% FRL
High
LEE'S SUMMIT WEST HIGH
1,992 students · 09–12
● 43 opp9% FRL
High
LEE'S SUMMIT SR. HIGH
1,920 students · 09–12
● 50 opp21% FRL
Mid
BERNARD C. CAMPBELL MIDDLE
1,067 students · 06–08
27% FRL
Mid
SUMMIT LAKES MIDDLE
1,012 students · 06–08
● 43 opp9% FRL
Mid
PLEASANT LEA MIDDLE
938 students · 06–08
● 53 opp22% FRL
Elem
PRAIRIE VIEW ELEM.
572 students · KG–05
● 50 opp33% FRL
Elem
SUMMIT POINTE ELEM.
536 students · KG–05
10% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2801 SW PRYOR RD, LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64082
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.