Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

Summary:

Roy A. Hunt Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-6 in the New Kensington-Arnold School District in Arnold, Pennsylvania, with a student population of 607. The school has a predominantly White (41.02%) and African American (37.23%) student body, with smaller percentages of Hispanic (4.61%) and students of two or more races (16.8%).

Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.3, Roy A. Hunt Elementary School consistently performs below the state average in PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 21.4% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%, and only 27.6% were proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 53.8%. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (100% in 2022-2023) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools, such as Pivik Elementary School, East Union Intrmd School, and Tenth Street Elementary School, which generally perform significantly better on academic measures.

The analysis of Roy A. Hunt Elementary School reveals several key areas of concern, including significant racial disparities in student outcomes, with the school ranking in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools for African American students, multi-racial students, low-socioeconomic status students, and students with disabilities. Despite the high per-student spending of $17,069 in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the nearby schools, the academic performance of the school remains significantly below the state average, suggesting that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be contributing to the underperformance of Roy A. Hunt Elementary School.

Detail:

Public 3-6

1701 Alcoa Dr
Arnold, PA 15068-4098

(724) 335-2511

District: New Kensington-Arnold School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1261^st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,069

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 607

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.0%

African American:

37.2%

Two or more races:

16.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Roy A. Hunt Elementary School ranks worse than 82.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Roy A. Hunt Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the New Kensington-Arnold School District. Student population at Roy A. Hunt Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41%), African American (37.2%), two or more races (16.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roy A. Hunt Elementary School is 12.3. 1 elementary schools in the New Kensington-Arnold School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Roy A. Hunt Elementary School employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roy A. Hunt Elementary School is $17,069, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the New Kensington-Arnold School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Roy A. Hunt Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Roy A. Hunt Elementary School 1261^st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Roy A. Hunt Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

African American students:

White students:

New Kensington-Arnold School District:

SchoolDigger ranks New Kensington-Arnold School District 521^st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2017	26.27	1198^th	1547	22.6%
2018	26.69	1184^th	1530	22.6%
2019	25.54	1197^th	1544	22.5%
2021	18.35	1162^nd	1433	18.9%
2022	20.03	1211^th	1534	21.1%
2023	16.15	1261^st	1534	17.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.63	93^rd	117	20.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.05	1145^th	1414	19.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.48	931^st	1043	10.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.41	230^th	437	47.4%

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Rank History for White students at Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	10.56	1161^st	1236	6.1%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	352	174	1	13	0	0	116	656
2016	349	202	4	18	0	2	123	698
2017	339	204	6	14	1	1	118	683
2018	324	202	4	15	2	0	122	669
2019	291	208	3	16	1	0	104	623
2020	269	220	2	17	2	0	89	599
2021	259	208	1	19	0	0	86	573
2022	254	233	0	26	1	0	92	606
2023	249	226	0	28	0	2	102	607

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 Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	656	61.0	10.7	99.5
2016	698	57.0	12.2	99.6
2017	683	58.0	11.7	100
2018	669	54.0	12.3	100
2019	623	52.0	11.9	100
2020	599	51.0	11.7	100
2021	573	49.0	11.6	99.5
2022	606	0.0	n/a	99.5
2023	607	49.0	12.3	100

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 Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	656	61.0	10.7	99.5
2016	698	57.0	12.2	99.6
2017	683	58.0	11.7	100
2018	669	54.0	12.3	100
2019	623	52.0	11.9	100
2020	599	51.0	11.7	100
2021	573	49.0	11.6	99.5
2022	606	0.0	n/a	99.5
2023	607	49.0	12.3	100

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 Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,511 (9.6%)	$14,243 (90.4%)	$15,754
2020	$1,587 (9.7%)	$14,691 (90.3%)	$16,278
2021	$2,291 (14.3%)	$13,771 (85.7%)	$16,062
2022	$2,346 (13.7%)	$14,723 (86.3%)	$17,069

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1197^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1261^st of 1534 Elementary schools	4.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Roy A. Hunt Elementary School)	44.8	26.6	18.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roy A. Hunt Elementary School)	47.8	27.1	20.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Roy A. Hunt Elementary School)	25.4	17.1	8.3%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Roy A. Hunt Elementary School)	60.6	52.3	8.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roy A. Hunt Elementary School)	47.4	24.1	23.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Roy A. Hunt Elementary School)	21.4	18.3	3.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roy A. Hunt Elementary School)	40	22.8	17.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Roy A. Hunt Elementary School)	27.6	23.7	3.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Roy A. Hunt Elementary School)	53.2	38.7	14.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Roy A. Hunt Elementary School)	29.6	21.4	8.2%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Roy A. Hunt Elementary School)	60.6	52.3	8.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Roy A. Hunt Elementary School)	47	27.6	19.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	623	607	2.6%
African American	208	226	8.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	3	0	100%
Hispanic	16	28	75%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	291	249	14.4%
Two or More Races	104	102	1.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Roy A. Hunt Elementary School	Public	3-6	1701 Alcoa Dr	Arnold	15068	Westmoreland County	New Kensington-Arnold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 335-2511	607	49	12.3	100.0%	249 (41.0%)	226 (37.2%)	28 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	102 (16.8%)	16.2	1261^st of 1534 public elementary schools	17.8%		20	1211^th of 1534 public elementary schools	21.1%	50	26.6	17.1	18.3	23.7	21.4	52.3	52.3	27.1	24.1	22.8	38.7	27.6	$17,069	$2,346	$14,723
Berkey School	Public	1-2	1739 Victoria Ave	Arnold	15068	Westmoreland County	New Kensington-Arnold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 335-1713	294	26	11.3	100.0%	123 (41.8%)	88 (29.9%)	11 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (24.5%)								(n/a)													$15,995	$3,948	$12,047
Martin School	Public	PK-K	1800 Seventh Street Rd	New Kensington	15068	Westmoreland County	New Kensington-Arnold School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 335-4401	153	11	13.9	99.3%	68 (44.4%)	41 (26.8%)	8 (5.2%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (22.2%)								(n/a)													$13,782	$2,773	$11,009
Highlands Elementary School	Public	1-4	101 East 9th Ave	Tarentum	15084	Allegheny County	Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 224-0300	610	46	13.3	100.0%	405 (66.4%)	70 (11.5%)	19 (3.1%)	10 (1.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	102 (16.7%)	36.4	1066^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.5%		44.2	975^th of 1534 public elementary schools	36.4%	91	44.2	34.7			39.7	70.1	70.1	44.4	39.4			42.1	$17,131	$1,203	$15,928
Stewart Elementary School	Public	4-5	2880 Leechburg Rd	Lower Burrell	15068	Westmoreland County	Burrell School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 334-1483	252	19	13.0	41.3%	228 (90.5%)	9 (3.6%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)	39.7	1024^th of 1534 public elementary schools	33.2%		46.9	942^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	38.6%	82		40.5	32.2		36.5	79.4	79.4		37.9	38.4		38.2	$16,426	$1,091	$15,335
Highlands Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	1060 Atlantic Ave	Brackenridge	15014	Allegheny County	Highlands School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 224-5880	210	15	14.1	100.0%	142 (67.6%)	30 (14.3%)	5 (2.4%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (13.8%)								(n/a)													$23,476	$1,648	$21,828
Bon Air Elementary School	Public	K-3	3260 Leechburg Rd	Lower Burrell	15068	Westmoreland County	Burrell School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 334-1463	497	31	15.8	42.7%	454 (91.3%)	5 (1.0%)	11 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.0%)								(n/a)	66.9				66.9			59.1				59.1	$13,950	$1,066	$12,884
Acmetonia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Pearl Street	Cheswick	15024	Allegheny County	Allegheny Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 274-6500	484	41	11.9	99.8%	433 (89.5%)	14 (2.9%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	54	807^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.4%		45.4	963^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	37.2%	156	50.0	48.3	41.2	20.0	39.1	89.6	89.6	56.5	59.6	56.4	50.7	55.6	$21,120	$1,669	$19,451
Tenth Street Elementary School	Public	K-6	901 Pennsylvania Ave	Oakmont	15139	Allegheny County	Riverview School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 828-1800	382	26	14.5	4.2%	338 (88.5%)	8 (2.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (8.4%)	92	59^th of 1534 public elementary schools	96.2%		90.7	83^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	94.6%	24	85.0	71.2	78.0	56.4	74.4	93.3	93.3	86.7	86.6	84.7	89.7	86.7	$13,586	$709	$12,876
Pivik Elementary School	Public	K-4	151 School Rd	Plum	15239	Allegheny County	Plum Borough School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 795-4580	760	40	19.1	27.4%	658 (86.6%)	30 (3.9%)	17 (2.2%)	12 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (5.7%)	73.4	422^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	72.5%		80.1	285^th of 1534 public elementary schools	81.4%	137	69.3	63.6			66.2	88.6	88.6	63.6	57.2			60.2	$12,377	$319	$12,058

Frequently Asked Questions about Roy A. Hunt Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Roy A. Hunt Elementary School?

Students at Roy A. Hunt Elementary School are 41% White, 37% African American, 17% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

What district is Roy A. Hunt Elementary School in?

New Kensington-Arnold School District

How many students attend Roy A. Hunt Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Roy A. Hunt Elementary School.

Is Roy A. Hunt Elementary School a good school?

Roy A. Hunt Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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