Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hunter Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hunter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hunter Elementary School's student population of 601 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
601 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Hunter Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunter Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
7%
20%
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Black
27%
25%
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White
54%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunter Elementary School's ranking?
Hunter Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Hunter Elementary School?
601 students attend Hunter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hunter Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunter Elementary School?
Hunter Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hunter Elementary School offer ?
Hunter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hunter Elementary School part of?
Hunter Elementary School is part of Wake County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Hunter Elementary School located?
Hunter Elementary School is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 12 other public schools located in Downtown.
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