Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hunter Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Hunter Lake Elementary School serves the southern part of Reno, NV, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families in the attendance zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hunter Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hunter Lake Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hunter Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunter Lake Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 684 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
60%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunter Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Hunter Lake Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Hunter Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Hunter Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roy Gomm Elementary School, Jessie Beck Elementary School, Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Hunter Lake Elementary School?
319 students attend Hunter Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hunter Lake Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hunter Lake Elementary School?
Hunter Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hunter Lake Elementary School offer ?
Hunter Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunter Lake Elementary School part of?
Hunter Lake Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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