Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hunter Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hunter Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Hunter Lake Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Hunter Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunter Lake Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 692 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
22%
45%
Black
2%
12%
White
65%
27%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunter Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Hunter Lake Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Hunter Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Hunter Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roy Gomm Elementary School, Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages, Jessie Beck Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Hunter Lake Elementary School?
308 students attend Hunter Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hunter Lake Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunter Lake Elementary School?
Hunter Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Hunter Lake Elementary School offer ?
Hunter Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunter Lake Elementary School part of?
Hunter Lake Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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