Hunt Elementary School
Hunt Elementary School serves 846 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hunt Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Hunt Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hunt Elementary School's student population of 846 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 846 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Hunt Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hunt Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Overall Testing Rank | #60 out of 1008 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 13% |
| Black | 4% | 20% |
| White | 49% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | 7% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Springdale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Hunt Elementary School is Central Junior High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thurman G. Smith Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Springdale Thurman G. Smith Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 670 students10
0.9 miles
3600 Falcon
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8846 0.9 PK-5 670 - Springdale Central Junior High School Math: 52% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 8-9 | 924 students10
1.3 miles
2811 W Huntsville
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854 1.3 8-9 924 - Springdale Elmdale Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 631 students10
1.5 miles
420 N West End
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8859 1.5 PK-5 631 - Springdale Springdale High School Math: 27% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 2,155 students10
1.6 miles
1103 W Emma Ave
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8832 1.6 10-12 2,155 - Springdale Westwood Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 33%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 602 students10
1.9 miles
1850 Mcray Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871 1.9 PK-5 602
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