Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hunt Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hunt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Hunt Elementary School's student population of 540 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Mascot
Huskies
School Rankings
Hunt Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunt Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 989 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
35%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
43%
58%
Hawaiian
12%
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Huskies
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunt Elementary School's ranking?
Hunt Elementary School is ranked #62 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Hunt Elementary School often compared to?
Hunt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernice Young Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Hunt Elementary School?
540 students attend Hunt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hunt Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hunt Elementary School?
Hunt Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hunt Elementary School offer ?
Hunt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunt Elementary School part of?
Hunt Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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