Hunter Elementary School

2051 West Mcmillan Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hunter Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10% in ID
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hunter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Hunter Elementary School's student population of 545 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
545 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Hunter Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunter Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
#41 out of 707 schools
(Top 10%)
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68%
40%
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71%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
10%
19%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
86%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunter Elementary School's ranking?
Hunter Elementary School is ranked #41 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Hunter Elementary School often compared to?
Hunter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Hunter Elementary School?
545 students attend Hunter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hunter Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunter Elementary School?
Hunter Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
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 Joint School District No. 2.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 545 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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