Hunter Elementary School

1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Hunter Elementary School serves 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Hunter Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Alaska state average of 44%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in AK
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Hunter Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Hunter Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 443 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hunter Elementary School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AK)
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 443 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
18%
22%
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Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
8%
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Black
8%
2%
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White
32%
47%
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Hawaiian
3%
3%
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Two or more races
20%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.80
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunter Elementary School's ranking?
Hunter Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 443 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alaska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AK state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% AK state average).
How many students attend Hunter Elementary School?
314 students attend Hunter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Hunter Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 18% of students are American Indian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunter Elementary School?
Hunter Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hunter Elementary School offer ?
Hunter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunter Elementary School part of?
Hunter Elementary School is part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break (No School)
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 17, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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