Hunters Creek Elementary

3450 Hunters Trail
Jacksonville, NC 28546

www.onslow.k12.nc.us/hunterscreekes

653 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hunters Creek Elementary, located in Jacksonville, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Onslow County School District. Committed to fostering academic growth and personal development, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students in grades Pre-K through 5 for future success. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a sense of responsibility toward their community.

Beyond traditional academics, Hunters Creek Elementary focuses on the holistic well-being of its student body by promoting character education and active parental involvement. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work collaboratively to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere. By utilizing modern educational resources and maintaining a strong connection with the surrounding Jacksonville community, the school strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning in every student.

653

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hunters Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	181
Black	132
Asian	3
Two or More	79
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

White
252 (38.6 %)
Hispanic
181 (27.7 %)
Black
132 (20.2 %)
Two or More
79 (12.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Onslow County Schools
Phone:	(910)353-4443
Website:	http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/hunterscreekes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	653
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	387
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 22

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 125

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 88