HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2051 WEST MCMILLAN ROAD
MERIDIAN, ID 83642

517 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hunter Elementary School, located at 2051 West McMillan Road in Meridian, Idaho, is a public school serving students in the West Ada School District. Situated in a rapidly growing suburban area of the Treasure Valley, the school functions as a core educational hub for the local residential community. It is known for its commitment to fostering foundational academic skills while promoting a supportive and inclusive environment for its diverse student body.

As part of Idaho's largest school district, Hunter Elementary emphasizes strong parent-teacher partnerships and community involvement to enhance the student experience. The school typically focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, alongside character development initiatives. By leveraging the resources of the West Ada district, Hunter Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for academic success as they transition into the middle school level.

517

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	66
Asian	6
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
425 (82.2 %)
Hispanic
66 (12.8 %)
Two or More
19 (3.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Phone:	(208)855-4285
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 101

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	90
Grade 4	108
Grade 5	101

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	51.5%
Male	251	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)