Serving 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-9, Hunter Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hunter Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hunter Elementary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Hunter Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2263 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
8%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
86%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunter Elementary School's ranking?
Hunter Elementary School is ranked #2263 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Hunter Elementary School often compared to?
Hunter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windham Ashland Central School, Hunter-tannersville Middle School High School, Catskill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Hunter Elementary School?
168 students attend Hunter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Hunter Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunter Elementary School?
Hunter Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hunter Elementary School offer ?
Hunter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hunter Elementary School part of?
Hunter Elementary School is part of Hunter-Tannersville Central School District.
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