Hunter Hills Elementary School

568 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hunter Hills Elementary School, located on South US 25 in Corbin, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Corbin Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential skills for its young students. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the faculty and staff aim to prepare children for their future transitions into middle school and beyond, ensuring they have a strong start to their educational journey.

Beyond traditional academics, Hunter Hills places a high value on community and school spirit, often acting as a hub for local families in the Corbin area. The school focuses on building strong relationships between teachers, students, and parents to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Through various extracurricular activities and collaborative classroom initiatives, the school encourages students to become engaged learners and responsible citizens, reflecting the broader values and educational standards upheld by the Corbin Independent district.

568

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hunter Hills Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	526
Hispanic	16
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	21

White
526 (92.6 %)
Two or More
21 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
16 (2.8 %)
Black
3 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Laurel County
Phone:	(606)862-4655
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 40

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 70