Hunter Elementary

Fairbanks North Star Borough School District

www.k12northstar.org/hunter

363 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

363

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hunter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	60
Black	21
Asian	12
Two or More	88
American Indian	83
Pacific Islander	9

White
90 (24.8 %)
Two or More
88 (24.2 %)
American Indian
83 (22.9 %)
Hispanic
60 (16.5 %)
Black
21 (5.8 %)
Asian
12 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
Phone:	(907)456-5775
Website:	http://www.k12northstar.org/hunter
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	185
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 47