HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Hunter Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District school district, located in Fairbanks, AK with about 374 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Hunter Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Hunter Elementary School, located on Gillam Way in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a public school within the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District. Serving the local community, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive K-5 education that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth. As part of a district known for navigating the unique educational challenges of Interior Alaska, Hunter Elementary focuses on building a supportive environment that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills, social responsibility, and a love for learning.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, emphasizing high standards, community involvement, and the integration of modern educational practices. Families served by Hunter Elementary benefit from a structured curriculum supplemented by resources designed to meet the diverse needs of students in the Fairbanks area. By maintaining a focus on core competencies and a collaborative school culture, Hunter Elementary strives to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Hunter Elementary at (907) 456-5775 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1630 Gillam Way
Fairbanks, AK 99701-6048
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HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fairbanks, AK with about 374 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alaska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
374
Teachers:
21.03
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 374 students

White
33.7%
Two or more races
29.4%
Hispanic/Latino
13.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
12.6%
Black or African American
5.6%
Asian
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.4%

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.