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Hunter Elementary

Summary:

Hunter Elementary is a public elementary school in Fairbanks, Alaska, serving 363 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, which is ranked 13 out of 24 districts in the state.

Hunter Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a racial makeup of 24.79% White, 5.79% African American, 16.53% Hispanic, 3.31% Asian, 22.87% Native American, 2.48% Pacific Islander, and 24.24% two or more races. However, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of Alaska elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in standardized tests, is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, 70.25% of Hunter Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the surrounding schools.

Comparing Hunter Elementary to nearby schools, it is clear that the school is underperforming academically. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient in English Language Arts at Hunter Elementary was 14.38%, compared to 25.7% at University Park Elementary, 60.15% at Watershed Charter School, and 46.69% at Barnette Magnet School. Despite the school's challenges, Hunter Elementary spends a relatively high amount per student, suggesting that the issue may not be solely a lack of funding, but rather the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1630 Gillam Way
       Fairbanks, AK  99701-6048

(907) 456-5775

District: Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 173 Alaska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,781 Help


Students who attend Hunter Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ryan Middle School
High:    Lathrop High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
24.9%
Two or more races:
24.6%
White:
23.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hunter Elementary ranks worse than 94.2% of elementary schools in Alaska. It also ranks last among 19 ranked elementary schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hunter Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: American Indian (24.9%), two or more races (24.6%), White (23.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hunter Elementary is 16.8, which is the 6th best among 19 elementary schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hunter Elementary is $18,781, which is the 5th highest among 19 elementary schools in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hunter Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hunter Elementary 163rd of 173 Alaska public elementary schools. (See Hunter Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fairbanks North Star Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairbanks North Star Borough School District 13th of 24 Alaska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hunter Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hunter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.80 119th 213 44.1%
2006 41.98 140th 218 35.8%
2007 61.36 103rd 212 51.4%
2008 35.15 150th 219 31.5%
2009 47.16 132nd 226 41.6%
2010 53.42 126th 229 45.0%
2011 39.77 147th 223 34.1%
2012 50.51 139th 227 38.8%
2013 48.41 139th 223 37.7%
2014 47.37 134th 218 38.5%
2015 23.11 184th 246 25.2%
2017 24.08 152nd 180 15.6%
2018 17.12 165th 186 11.3%
2019 8.85 175th 185 5.4%
2022 15.71 152nd 171 11.1%
2023 9.22 166th 176 5.7%
2024 9.42 163rd 173 5.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hunter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.35 142nd 147 3.4%
2022 20.36 85th 104 18.3%
2023 11.34 112th 119 5.9%
2024 11.88 116th 122 4.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Hunter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 8.48 151st 159 5.0%
2022 13.18 132nd 143 7.7%
2023 7.44 149th 152 2.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Hunter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.97 20th 27 25.9%
2022 27.64 19th 22 13.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Hunter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.12 148th 159 6.9%
2022 19.75 127th 148 14.2%
2023 14.04 133rd 148 10.1%
2024 20.36 123rd 150 18.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hunter Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.01 145th 147 1.4%
2022 20.80 121st 137 11.7%
2023 33.54 102nd 138 26.1%
2024 44.41 78th 133 41.4%
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Data source: test scores: Alaska Department of Education and Early Developmenr, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, November 14, 2016

Open Quote this school is so great they work real close with the parents and students and if you are ever in a bind they do there best to make sure your kids still get to school no matter what they went as far as paying for a cab even for us thank you so very much my kids and I are very pleased and happy with it my kids love their teachers as well so that is a plus Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hunter Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 206 53 17 9 116 n/a n/a -12 389
1990 231 66 25 16 119 n/a n/a 0 457
1991 212 76 24 22 138 n/a n/a 0 472
1992 218 72 23 21 114 n/a n/a 0 448
1993 199 66 26 11 115 n/a n/a 0 417
1994 187 66 24 11 102 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 194 79 25 18 122 n/a n/a 0 438
1996 194 79 25 18 122 n/a n/a 0 438
1997 163 89 27 17 127 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 145 76 23 11 95 n/a n/a 0 350
1999 140 67 22 10 92 n/a n/a 0 331
2000 99 73 15 15 121 n/a n/a 0 323
2001 126 70 15 18 124 n/a n/a 0 353
2002 136 66 16 22 105 n/a n/a 0 345
2003 136 66 16 22 105 n/a n/a 0 345
2004 127 71 15 23 112 n/a n/a 0 348
2005 129 61 17 21 117 n/a n/a 0 345
2006 124 53 22 21 124 n/a n/a 0 344
2007 128 52 22 25 107 n/a n/a 0 334
2008 107 55 19 30 104 n/a n/a 0 315
2009 125 47 9 36 76 3 36 0 332
2010 141 62 14 43 102 4 0 0 366
2011 118 59 8 45 100 1 56 0 387
2012 113 54 9 44 116 1 57 0 394
2013 130 43 10 38 111 4 40 0 376
2014 111 34 10 39 112 6 45 0 357
2015 99 27 5 39 81 6 75 0 332
2016 99 25 5 51 77 7 69 0 333
2017 123 37 15 48 59 7 71 0 360
2018 126 21 11 50 47 9 110 0 374
2019 118 27 13 47 56 13 108 0 382
2020 114 21 14 55 65 10 98 0 377
2021 78 18 14 38 69 9 74 0 300
2022 99 24 14 48 57 8 64 0 314
2023 90 21 12 60 83 9 88 0 363
2024 89 23 13 49 94 17 93 0 378

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hunter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 389 28.5 13.6 39.8
1990 457 24.0 19.0 36.8
1991 472 25.5 18.5 42.2
1992 448 25.5 17.5 45.8
1993 417 25.5 16.4 49.2
1994 390 25.5 15.3 52.6
1995 438 27.5 15.9 52.1
1996 438 27.5 15.9 52.1
1997 423 28.5 14.8 51.3
1998 350 25.8 13.6 58.9
1999 331 24.3 13.6 62.5
2000 323 23.3 13.9 61.9
2001 353 21.3 16.6 56.7
2002 345 21.1 16.4 67.2
2003 345 21.1 16.4 67.2
2004 348 20.5 17.0 65.8
2005 345 21.4 16.1 61.7
2006 344 21.4 16.1 69.5
2007 334 20.4 16.4 86.2
2008 315 19.8 15.9 62.9
2009 332 19.4 17.1 63
2010 366 20.8 17.6 60.7
2011 387 21.9 17.6 70.8
2012 394 22.2 17.6 71.3
2013 376 22.9 16.4 72.6
2014 357 20.3 17.5 78.2
2015 332 18.0 18.4 76.8
2016 333 17.0 19.5 68.2
2017 360 17.0 21.1 65.6
2018 374 21.0 17.7 62.8
2019 382 23.4 16.3 62.6
2020 377 22.0 17.1 67.1
2021 300 21.0 14.2 n/a
2022 314 17.0 18.4 n/a
2023 363 21.0 17.2 70.2
2024 378 22.4 16.8 70.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hunter Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 389 28.5 13.6 39.8
1990 457 24.0 19.0 36.8
1991 472 25.5 18.5 42.2
1992 448 25.5 17.5 45.8
1993 417 25.5 16.4 49.2
1994 390 25.5 15.3 52.6
1995 438 27.5 15.9 52.1
1996 438 27.5 15.9 52.1
1997 423 28.5 14.8 51.3
1998 350 25.8 13.6 58.9
1999 331 24.3 13.6 62.5
2000 323 23.3 13.9 61.9
2001 353 21.3 16.6 56.7
2002 345 21.1 16.4 67.2
2003 345 21.1 16.4 67.2
2004 348 20.5 17.0 65.8
2005 345 21.4 16.1 61.7
2006 344 21.4 16.1 69.5
2007 334 20.4 16.4 86.2
2008 315 19.8 15.9 62.9
2009 332 19.4 17.1 63
2010 366 20.8 17.6 60.7
2011 387 21.9 17.6 70.8
2012 394 22.2 17.6 71.3
2013 376 22.9 16.4 72.6
2014 357 20.3 17.5 78.2
2015 332 18.0 18.4 76.8
2016 333 17.0 19.5 68.2
2017 360 17.0 21.1 65.6
2018 374 21.0 17.7 62.8
2019 382 23.4 16.3 62.6
2020 377 22.0 17.1 67.1
2021 300 21.0 14.2 n/a
2022 314 17.0 18.4 n/a
2023 363 21.0 17.2 70.2
2024 378 22.4 16.8 70.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hunter Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,560 (13.6%) $16,220 (86.4%) $18,781

Data source: Alaska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hunter Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 175th of 185 Elementary schoolsRanks 166th of 176 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Science (Hunter Elementary)24.128.3
 4.2%
   All Grades Science (Fairbanks North Star Borough School District)51.242.8
 8.4%
   All Grades Science (Alaska)44.736.9
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students382363
 5%
African American2721
 22.2%
American Indian5683
 48.2%
Asian1312
 7.7%
Hispanic4760
 27.7%
Pacific Islander139
 30.8%
White11890
 23.7%
Two or More Races10888
 18.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.6%70.2%
 7.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hunter Elementary

Hunter Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.8% of Alaska elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 378 students attended Hunter Elementary.

Students at Hunter Elementary are 25% American Indian, 25% Two or more races, 24% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Pacific Islander, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Hunter Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ryan Middle School
High : Lathrop High School


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