Hunt Elementary School

Summary:

Hunt Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Jackson, Michigan, with a student population of 347. The school is part of the Jackson Public Schools district, which is ranked 489 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hunt Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its proficiency rates in M-Step assessments for English Language Arts, Math, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 38.7% to 50.8% over the past few years, much higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, over 90% of Hunt Elementary's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's magnet status and higher per-student spending of $17,723 in 2022-2023, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.

While Hunt Elementary struggles academically, the nearby schools in the Jackson Public Schools district, such as Cascades Elementary and Northeast Elementary, also perform poorly, with low proficiency rates and high chronic absenteeism. This suggests systemic challenges within the district that extend beyond a single school. Additionally, the racial makeup of Hunt Elementary, with a higher percentage of African American and multi-racial students, raises questions about potential racial inequities and the need to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.


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Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1143 N Brown St
       Jackson, MI  49202-1956


(517) 841-2610

District: Jackson Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1295th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,723 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  347

Racial breakdown:

White:
34.6%
African American:
30.5%
Two or more races:
22.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.8% Help


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Compare Details Hunt Elementary School ranks worse than 87.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hunt Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (34.6%), African American (30.5%), two or more races (22.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hunt Elementary School is 14.6, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Jackson Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hunt Elementary School is $17,723, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Jackson Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hunt Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hunt Elementary School 1295th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hunt Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Jackson Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson Public Schools 489th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hunt Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hunt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.14 1350th 1545 12.6%
2007 35.79 1242nd 1565 20.6%
2008 16.17 1443rd 1577 8.5%
2009 19.67 1417th 1589 10.8%
2010 20.39 1397th 1552 10.0%
2011 26.83 1328th 1552 14.4%
2012 31.32 1203rd 1566 23.2%
2013 16.50 1357th 1563 13.2%
2014 16.42 1333rd 1533 13.0%
2015 24.53 1231st 1580 22.1%
2016 29.16 1122nd 1548 27.5%
2017 19.42 1170th 1466 20.2%
2018 18.15 1239th 1448 14.4%
2019 12.77 1237th 1408 12.1%
2021 7.72 1103rd 1153 4.3%
2022 7.49 1261st 1344 6.2%
2023 8.64 1348th 1470 8.3%
2024 12.57 1295th 1486 12.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hunt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.08 69th 81 14.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hunt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.61 1100th 1397 21.3%
2019 21.37 953rd 1134 16.0%
2021 14.84 695th 749 7.2%
2022 11.80 1008th 1099 8.3%
2023 12.55 1221st 1350 9.6%
2024 16.42 1211th 1381 12.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hunt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.45 1229th 1443 14.8%
2019 13.72 1055th 1171 9.9%
2023 10.96 1203rd 1321 8.9%
2024 12.79 1200th 1342 10.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Hunt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.77 1200th 1446 17.0%
2019 9.97 1121st 1196 6.3%
2023 5.87 1302nd 1334 2.4%
2024 9.11 1264th 1347 6.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Hunt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.71 274th 475 42.3%
2024 34.33 212th 348 39.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hunt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.65 145th 222 34.7%
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Rank History for White students at Hunt Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.79 1148th 1253 8.4%
2019 6.84 1105th 1128 2.0%
2024 25.16 936th 1204 22.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, 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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Enrollment information for Hunt Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 532 144 5 13 6 n/a n/a 0 700
1989 560 156 7 15 8 n/a n/a 0 746
1990 501 159 3 17 3 n/a n/a 0 683
1991 514 161 5 21 5 n/a n/a 0 706
1992 474 164 8 22 13 n/a n/a 0 681
1993 514 183 6 24 7 n/a n/a 0 734
1994 530 160 13 16 14 n/a n/a 0 733
1995 481 180 12 16 21 n/a n/a 0 710
1996 481 180 12 16 21 n/a n/a 0 710
1997 465 189 9 20 13 n/a n/a 0 696
1998 465 220 6 17 15 n/a n/a 0 723
1999 436 233 6 15 15 n/a n/a 0 705
2000 365 220 5 11 15 n/a n/a 0 616
2001 362 270 5 13 14 n/a n/a 0 664
2002 363 258 5 22 6 n/a n/a 0 654
2003 363 258 5 22 6 n/a n/a 0 654
2004 370 245 2 20 12 n/a n/a 0 649
2005 323 203 11 15 9 n/a n/a 0 561
2006 318 187 12 17 8 n/a n/a 0 542
2007 336 195 11 22 7 n/a n/a 0 571
2008 295 182 8 20 8 n/a n/a 0 513
2009 295 172 9 22 12 n/a n/a 0 510
2010 281 161 10 15 7 n/a n/a 8 482
2011 311 188 9 15 7 0 3 0 533
2012 276 131 3 23 4 0 16 0 453
2013 241 140 6 25 2 0 44 0 458
2014 204 112 6 42 0 0 60 0 424
2015 190 107 4 42 1 0 88 0 432
2016 189 138 4 40 2 0 93 0 466
2017 188 142 4 43 1 0 87 0 465
2018 166 138 2 47 3 0 96 0 452
2019 147 117 2 43 5 0 85 0 399
2020 155 133 4 41 3 0 97 0 433
2021 133 118 1 34 2 0 96 0 384
2022 150 91 2 32 4 0 82 0 361
2023 120 106 1 37 4 0 79 0 347

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 Hunt Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 700 n/a n/a n/a
1989 746 n/a n/a 41
1990 683 39.0 17.5 46.4
1991 706 n/a n/a n/a
1992 681 n/a n/a n/a
1993 734 n/a 0.0 0
1994 733 33.0 22.2 54.7
1995 710 37.0 19.2 53.7
1996 710 37.0 19.2 53.7
1997 696 37.0 18.8 55.3
1998 723 37.0 19.5 61.7
1999 705 38.0 18.6 69.5
2000 616 37.5 16.4 81.2
2001 664 38.2 17.4 79.8
2002 654 n/a n/a 79.1
2003 654 n/a n/a 79.1
2004 649 17.4 37.3 81.4
2005 561 37.2 15.1 82.7
2006 542 35.5 15.3 80.6
2007 571 35.0 16.3 72.2
2008 513 35.6 14.4 60.6
2009 510 36.2 14.1 78
2010 482 35.2 13.6 81.4
2011 533 38.4 13.8 77.5
2012 453 28.1 16.1 91.2
2013 458 30.4 15.0 79.5
2014 424 27.2 15.5 79.5
2015 432 23.0 18.7 78.5
2016 466 25.0 18.6 69.1
2017 465 23.6 19.6 90.5
2018 452 23.8 18.9 94.9
2019 399 23.6 16.9 94.7
2020 433 23.9 18.0 95.6
2021 384 22.0 17.4 92.2
2022 361 20.5 17.6 93.6
2023 347 23.7 14.6 94.8

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 Hunt Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 700 n/a n/a n/a
1989 746 n/a n/a 41
1990 683 39.0 17.5 46.4
1991 706 n/a n/a n/a
1992 681 n/a n/a n/a
1993 734 n/a 0.0 0
1994 733 33.0 22.2 54.7
1995 710 37.0 19.2 53.7
1996 710 37.0 19.2 53.7
1997 696 37.0 18.8 55.3
1998 723 37.0 19.5 61.7
1999 705 38.0 18.6 69.5
2000 616 37.5 16.4 81.2
2001 664 38.2 17.4 79.8
2002 654 n/a n/a 79.1
2003 654 n/a n/a 79.1
2004 649 17.4 37.3 81.4
2005 561 37.2 15.1 82.7
2006 542 35.5 15.3 80.6
2007 571 35.0 16.3 72.2
2008 513 35.6 14.4 60.6
2009 510 36.2 14.1 78
2010 482 35.2 13.6 81.4
2011 533 38.4 13.8 77.5
2012 453 28.1 16.1 91.2
2013 458 30.4 15.0 79.5
2014 424 27.2 15.5 79.5
2015 432 23.0 18.7 78.5
2016 466 25.0 18.6 69.1
2017 465 23.6 19.6 90.5
2018 452 23.8 18.9 94.9
2019 399 23.6 16.9 94.7
2020 433 23.9 18.0 95.6
2021 384 22.0 17.4 92.2
2022 361 20.5 17.6 93.6
2023 347 23.7 14.6 94.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hunt Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,484 (19.6%) $10,216 (80.4%) $12,700
2020 $2,251 (17.3%) $10,741 (82.7%) $12,992
2021 $2,186 (16.3%) $11,254 (83.7%) $13,440
2022 $3,040 (19.7%) $12,378 (80.3%) $15,419
2023 $5,863 (33.1%) $11,860 (66.9%) $17,723

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hunt Elementary School

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 1237th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1348th of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hunt Elementary School)15.513.5
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public Schools)22.926.5
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Hunt Elementary School)18.313.5
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Jackson Public Schools)26.528.9
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hunt Elementary School)32.321.3
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public Schools)26.127.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hunt Elementary School)29.415.8
 13.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson Public Schools)28.727.8
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Hunt Elementary School)21.67.9
 13.7%
   5th Grade Math (Jackson Public Schools)19.814.8
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students399347
 13%
African American117106
 9.4%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic4337
 14%
Pacific Islander00
White147120
 18.4%
Two or More Races8579
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.7%94.8%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hunt Elementary School

Students at Hunt Elementary School are 35% White, 31% African American, 23% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Hunt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.9% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 347 students attended Hunt Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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