R. B. Hunt Elementary School

125 Magnolia Dr
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, R. B. Hunt Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

R. B. Hunt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

R. B. Hunt Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
585 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

R. B. Hunt Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R. B. Hunt Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#198 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of R. B. Hunt Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of R. B. Hunt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of R. B. Hunt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of R. B. Hunt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
37%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
88%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
4%
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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 Florida.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of R. B. Hunt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in R. B. Hunt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is R. B. Hunt Elementary School's ranking?
R. B. Hunt Elementary School is ranked #198 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend R. B. Hunt Elementary School?
585 students attend R. B. Hunt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of R. B. Hunt Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. B. Hunt Elementary School?
R. B. Hunt Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does R. B. Hunt Elementary School offer ?
R. B. Hunt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is R. B. Hunt Elementary School part of?
R. B. Hunt Elementary School is part of St. Johns School District.
In what neighborhood is R. B. Hunt Elementary School located?
R. B. Hunt Elementary School is located in the Anastasia neighborhood of Saint Augustine, FL.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers - Teacher Planning Day
June 02, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 585 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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