Serving 609 students in grades 3-6, Roy A. Hunt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roy A. Hunt El Sch's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in New Kensington, PA, covering approximately 5 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School's student population of 609 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Roy A. Hunt Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2226 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Hispanic
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
36%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
24%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
23.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roy A. Hunt Elementary School's ranking?
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School is ranked #2226 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Roy A. Hunt Elementary School?
609 students attend Roy A. Hunt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Roy A. Hunt Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 24% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roy A. Hunt Elementary School?
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Roy A. Hunt Elementary School offer ?
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Roy A. Hunt Elementary School part of?
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School is part of New Kensington-Arnold School District.
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