Hanthorn Early Education serves 180 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hanthorn Early Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hanthorn Early Education's student population of 180 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hanthorn Early Education is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
28%
9%
Black
19%
15%
White
39%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hanthorn Early Education?
180 students attend Hanthorn Early Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Hanthorn Early Education students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hanthorn Early Education?
Hanthorn Early Education has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hanthorn Early Education offer ?
Hanthorn Early Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hanthorn Early Education part of?
Hanthorn Early Education is part of Independence 30 School District.
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