Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hunter Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hunter Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hunter Hills Elementary School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hunter Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunter Hills Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#29 out of 1230 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
1%
11%
White
95%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunter Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Hunter Hills Elementary School is ranked #29 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Hunter Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Hunter Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like London Elementary School, Wyan-pine Grove Elementary School, Corbin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Hunter Hills Elementary School?
601 students attend Hunter Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hunter Hills Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunter Hills Elementary School?
Hunter Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hunter Hills Elementary School offer ?
Hunter Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunter Hills Elementary School part of?
Hunter Hills Elementary School is part of Laurel County School District.
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