Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hunter Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 78% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hunter Elementary School serves the northwest part of its district in Meridian, ID, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 1 mile to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 1.7 miles from the school.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hunter Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Hunter Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunter Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#22 out of 704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
77%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunter Elementary School's ranking?
Hunter Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Hunter Elementary School?
460 students attend Hunter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hunter Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hunter Elementary School offer ?
Hunter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunter Elementary School part of?
Hunter Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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