Hunter Lake Elementary School

909 Hunter Lake Dr
Reno, NV 89509
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 306 students in grades Kindergarten-6, 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10% in NV
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 1%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Hunter Lake Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
306 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Hunter Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunter Lake Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NV)
#51 out of 692 schools
(Top 10%)
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55-59%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hunter Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hunter Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hunter Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
24%
44%
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Black
3%
12%
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White
62%
28%
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Hawaiian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Hunter Lake Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nevada.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Hunter Lake Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
79%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hunter Lake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
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 #51 out of 692 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 Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages, Roy Gomm Elementary School, Jessie Beck 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 28% 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?
306 students attend Hunter Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hunter Lake Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunter Lake Elementary School?
Hunter Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Hunter Lake Elementary School offer ?
Hunter Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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