HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Hunter Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wake County Schools school district, located in Raleigh, NC with about 715 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 51 teachers, Hunter Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 in downtown Raleigh, is a proud member of the Wake County Public School System. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its focus on cultivating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. As a neighborhood school situated in the heart of the city, Hunter plays an active role in the local community, fostering strong connections between students, families, and residents of the surrounding area.
Academically, Hunter Elementary emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of its students. The school places a significant priority on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the integration of modern educational practices. By providing a blend of rigorous instruction and enrichment opportunities, Hunter aims to prepare its students for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within a safe and nurturing campus culture.
For more information, contact Hunter Elementary at (919) 856-7676 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Raleigh, NC 27601-1624
(919) 856-7676
http://hunteres.wcpss.net/
HUNTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Raleigh, NC with about 715 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Wake County Schools
- Total Students:
- 715
- Teachers:
- 51.33
- 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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 715 students
- White
- 40.1%
- Black or African American
- 35.9%
- Asian
- 9.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.