Serving 617 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 69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hunter Hills Elementary School's student population of 617 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hunter Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunter Hills Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 1250 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
28%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 #28 out of 1,250 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, Corbin Elementary School, Wyan-pine Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Hunter Hills Elementary School?
617 students attend Hunter Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hunter Hills Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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