Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
293 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)35-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
89%
15%
White
3%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School?
293 students attend Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School offer ?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School part of?
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School is part of University City School District.
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