Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R. B. Hunt Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R. B. Hunt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
R. B. Hunt Elementary School's student population of 534 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
R. B. Hunt Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. B. Hunt Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#198 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
84%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is R. B. Hunt Elementary School's ranking?
R. B. Hunt Elementary School is ranked #198 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend R. B. Hunt Elementary School?
534 students attend R. B. Hunt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of R. B. Hunt Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. B. Hunt Elementary School?
R. B. Hunt Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does R. B. Hunt Elementary School offer ?
R. B. Hunt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is R. B. Hunt Elementary School part of?
R. B. Hunt Elementary School is part of St. Johns School District.
In what neighborhood is R. B. Hunt Elementary School located?
R. B. Hunt Elementary School is located in the Anastasia neighborhood of Saint Augustine, FL.
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