Gladstone Elementary vs Hawthorn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 199 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
406 students
Hawthorn Elementary
Camdenton · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
405 students
| Measure | Gladstone Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Hawthorn Elementary Camdenton, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1035 of 1,159 | #556 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #44649 of 50,301 | #22069 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 406 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 50.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 48% |
| city | Kansas City | Camdenton |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 20.3).
- •Hawthorn Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 26%).
- •Hawthorn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 25%).
- •Hawthorn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.9% vs 100%).
- •Gladstone Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.0).
- •Gladstone Elementary is the larger school with 406 students compared with 405.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gladstone Elementary better than Hawthorn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorn Elementary ranks higher (54.4 vs 20.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gladstone Elementary and Hawthorn Elementary?
About 199 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Camdenton in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladstone Elementary: 406. Hawthorn Elementary: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladstone Elementary and Hawthorn Elementary rank in Missouri?
Gladstone Elementary is 1035th of 1,159 and Hawthorn Elementary is 556th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).