Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James S. Hunt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
James S. Hunt Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James S. Hunt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James S. Hunt Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#1866 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
34%
36%
Black
59%
21%
White
5%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James S. Hunt Elementary School's ranking?
James S. Hunt Elementary School is ranked #1866 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James S. Hunt Elementary School?
484 students attend James S. Hunt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of James S. Hunt Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James S. Hunt Elementary School?
James S. Hunt Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does James S. Hunt Elementary School offer ?
James S. Hunt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James S. Hunt Elementary School part of?
James S. Hunt Elementary School is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 4/14/2020
The New principal is extremely visible. The teachers are helpful and my child enjoys going to Hunt Elementary.
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