Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Heber Hunt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heber Hunt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Heber Hunt Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heber Hunt Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heber Hunt Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
21%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
55%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heber Hunt Elementary School's ranking?
Heber Hunt Elementary School is ranked #763 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Heber Hunt Elementary School?
413 students attend Heber Hunt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Heber Hunt Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heber Hunt Elementary School?
Heber Hunt Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Heber Hunt Elementary School offer ?
Heber Hunt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Heber Hunt Elementary School part of?
Heber Hunt Elementary School is part of Sedalia 200 School District.
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