Serving 890 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hunt Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hunt Elementary School serves the northwest part of Springdale, AR, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hunt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hunt Elementary School's student population of 890 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
890 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hunt Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunt Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 989 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
46%
15%
Black
3%
19%
White
33%
57%
Hawaiian
10%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Huskies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunt Elementary School's ranking?
Hunt Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Hunt Elementary School often compared to?
Hunt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernice Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Hunt Elementary School?
890 students attend Hunt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hunt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hunt Elementary School?
Hunt Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hunt Elementary School offer ?
Hunt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunt Elementary School part of?
Hunt Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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