Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Robert Hunter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Hunter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Robert Hunter Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Robert Hunter Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Hunter Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1009 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
21%
33%
Black
3%
15%
White
59%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Hunter Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Hunter Elementary School is ranked #1009 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Robert Hunter Elementary School often compared to?
Robert Hunter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barley Sheaf Elementary School, Copper Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert Hunter Elementary School?
404 students attend Robert Hunter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Robert Hunter Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Hunter Elementary School?
Robert Hunter Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert Hunter Elementary School offer ?
Robert Hunter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Robert Hunter Elementary School part of?
Robert Hunter Elementary School is part of Flemington-Raritan Regional School District.
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